Superconducting system for enhanced natural gas production
US9593881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2245/90
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a natural gas processing facility for the liquefaction or regasification of natural gas. The facility includes a primary processing unit, e.g., refrigeration unit, for warming natural gas or chilling natural gas to at least a temperature of liquefaction. The facility also has superconducting electrical components integrated into the facility. The superconducting electrical components incorporate superconducting material so as to improve electrical efficiency of the facility by at least one percent over what would be experienced through the use of conventional electrical components. The superconducting electrical components may be one or more motors, one or more generators, one or more transformers, switch gears, one or more electrical transmission conductors, variable speed drives, or combinations thereof.
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