Methods and apparatus for diluent nitrogen saturation
US8671694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) apparatus. The apparatus includes a saturator configured to saturate NPG with water vapor, and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), a low pressure steam loop through the saturator, wherein the HRSG is configured to heat the low pressure steam loop. The apparatus further includes a compressor and a heat exchanger configured to heat the NPG using waste process heat and extraction air from the compressor, wherein the heated NPG thereby becomes diluent nitrogen.
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