Systems and methods of inhibiting foam formation using multiphase turbines
US9186615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2257/504
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for inhibiting foam formation in an acid gas removal system are provided. Preconditioning a rich amine or triethylene glycol stream exiting an absorber of an acid gas removal system through a rotary separation turbine can provide pre-separation of gas from rich amine or triethylene glycol, as well as effectively reduces or inhibits foam formation. Systems provided enhance plant reliability and also recovers hydraulic power into electricity.
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