Process equipment contaminant removal
US9415338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2033 |
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. The contaminant removal system includes 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 contaminated vapor is introduced to the vacuum box below the water removal device. The water and the reduced water vapor are removed from the vacuum box. The water removal device is disposed in the vacuum box at an elevation below an elevation at which the reduced water vapor is removed from the vacuum box.
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