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Title: Mass transfer apparatus and method for separation of gases

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1223120

A process and apparatus for separating components of a source gas is provided in which more soluble components of the source gas are dissolved in an aqueous solvent at high pressure. The system can utilize hydrostatic pressure to increase solubility of the components of the source gas. The apparatus includes gas recycle throughout multiple mass transfer stages to improve mass transfer of the targeted components from the liquid to gas phase. Separated components can be recovered for use in a value added application or can be processed for long-term storage, for instance in an underwater reservoir.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River Technology Center (SRTC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-08SR22470
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Alken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
9,155,992
Application Number:
14/487,235
OSTI ID:
1223120
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Sep 16
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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