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Methods of removing contaminants from a hydrocarbon stream by swing adsorption and related apparatus and systems

US9168485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A swing adsorption process for removing contaminants from a gaseous feed stream through a combination of a selective adsorbent material containing an effective amount of a non-adsorbent filler, adsorbent contactor design, and adsorption cycle design.

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