Complete liquefaction methods and apparatus
US8555672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2245/90
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus are described to provide complete gas utilization in the liquefaction operation from a source of gas without return of natural gas to the source thereof from the process and apparatus. The mass flow rate of gas input into the system and apparatus may be substantially equal to the mass flow rate of liquefied product output from the system, such as for storage or use.
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