Integration of LNG regasification with refinery and power generation
US8316665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Contemplated plants thermally integrate operation of a refinery component, and most preferably of a hydrocarbon splitter with LNG regasification to provide refrigeration duty and with a power cycle to provide the reboiler duty of the component. It should be noted that such configurations advantageously allow operation of the splitter at a reduced temperature and at reduced pressure, thereby increasing separation efficiency, while the power output is boosted using air intake chilling. Most notably, such process advantages are achieved by satisfying the heating duty of LNG regasification.
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