Power generation method including membrane separation

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2000

OSTI ID:873447

Lokhandwala, Kaaeid A ^[1]

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1. Union City, CA

A method for generating electric power, such as at, or close to, natural gas fields. The method includes conditioning natural gas containing C.sub.3+ hydrocarbons and/or acid gas by means of a membrane separation step. This step creates a leaner, sweeter, drier gas, which is then used as combustion fuel to run a turbine, which is in turn used for power generation.

• Research Organization: Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG03-95ER82022
• Assignee: Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6161386
• OSTI ID: 873447
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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