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Power generation process with partial recycle of carbon dioxide

US8220247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2011
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a power generation process in which a portion of the carbon dioxide generated by gaseous fuel combustion is recycled back to the power generation process, either pre-combustion, post-combustion, or both. The power generation process of the invention may be a combined cycle process or a traditional power generation process. The process utilizes sweep-based membrane separation.

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