Energy recovery with turboexpander processes

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6364413

Holm, J

Although the primary function of turboexpanders has been to provide efficient, low-temperature refrigeration, the energy thus extracted has also been an important additional feature. Today, turboexpanders are proven reliable and used widely in the following applications discussed in this article: industrial gases; natural gas (NG) processing; production of liquefied natural gas (LNG); flashing hydrocarbon liquids; NG pressure letdown energy recovery; oilfield cogeneration; and recovery of energy from waste heat. Turboexpander applications for energy conservation resulted because available turboexpanders have the required high-performance capabilities and reliability. At the same time, the development of these energy conservation practices and processes helped further improve turboexpanders.

• Research Organization: Rotoflow Corp., Los Angeles, California
• OSTI ID: 6364413
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States) Vol. 81:7; ISSN CEPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COOLING
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EFFICIENCY
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MACHINE PARTS
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SHAFTS
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