Process equipment contaminant removal
US8613895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2257/80
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system remove contaminants from a vapor. In one embodiment, the system includes a contaminant removal system having a vacuum box. A contaminated vapor from process equipment is introduced to the vacuum box. The contaminated vapor includes steam and hydrocarbons. The vacuum box includes a water removal device. The water removal device removes water from the contaminated vapor to provide water and a reduced water vapor. The water and the reduced water vapor are removed from the vacuum box.
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