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Method and system for vaporizing liquefied natural gas with optional co-production of electricity

US8671699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0136
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for the use of ambient air as a heat exchange medium for vaporizing cryogenic fluids wherein the vaporized cryogenic gases are heated to a selected temperature for use or delivery to a pipeline.

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