Method to provide pipeline quality natural gas
US9771522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L2290/542
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of separating and recovering NGLs from a natural gas feedstream. Specifically, the present method allows for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons and/or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from a raw natural gas feedstream to provide pipeline quality natural gas. One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.
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