High performance cryogenic turboexpanders
Conference
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OSTI ID:416735
- Atlas Copco Rotoflow, Gardenia, CA (United States)
The use of turboexpanders for deep cryogenic temperatures has been constrained because of thermal efficiency limitations. This limited thermal efficiency was mostly due to mechanical constraints. Recent improvements in analytical techniques, bearing technology, and design features have made it possible to design and operate turboexpanders at more favorable conditions, such as of higher rotational speeds. Several turboexpander installations in helium and hydrogen processes have shown a significant improvement in plant performance over non-turboexpander options.
- OSTI ID:
- 416735
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950722--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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