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Natural gas treatment process using PTMSP membrane

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OSTI ID:870352
A process for separating C.sub.3 + hydrocarbons, particularly propane and butane, from natural gas. The process uses a poly(trimethylsilylpropyne) membrane.
Research Organization:
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-90ER81066
Assignee:
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5501722
OSTI ID:
870352
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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