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Process for the recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbon components from methane-rich gases

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5996527
A process is disclosed for the recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons from a methane-rich gas utilizing an expander, a high pressure demethanizer tower with flashed and expanded vapor and liquid streams, as coolants in heat exchange relationship with the processed hydrocarbon vapors.
Assignee:
Stone and Webster Engineering Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4203742
OSTI ID:
5996527
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English