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Demethanizing method and apparatus

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OSTI ID:6673222
A method and apparatus are described for improved recovery of ethylene hydrocarbons in a demethanizing zone by injecting a stream of dry ethane into a gas stream discharging from a demethanizer, separating the resultant mixture into a liquid stream and a gas stream, and recycling the liquid stream as reflux to the demethanizer. (18 claims)
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3756036
OSTI ID:
6673222
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English