Method and system for multi-stage compression of a gas using a liquid
US9903355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B21/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of compressing a gas includes maintaining a first volume of liquid in a first high pressure chamber and maintaining a first volume of gas in a second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of gas is at a first pressure and the first high pressure chamber and the second high pressure chamber are fluidly connected through a high pressure pump. A pressurized gas is forced into the first high pressure chamber having the first volume of liquid and simultaneously pumping, using the high pressure pump, at least a portion of the first volume of liquid in the first high pressure chamber to the second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of liquid pumped into the second high pressure chamber compresses the first volume of gas in the second high pressure chamber to a second pressure greater than the first pressure.
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