Membrane-augmented cryogenic methane/nitrogen separation
Abstract
A membrane separation process is described which is combined with a cryogenic separation process for treating a gas stream containing methane, nitrogen and at least one other component. The membrane separation process works by preferentially permeating methane and the other component and rejecting nitrogen. The process is particularly useful in removing components such as water, carbon dioxide or C{sub +2} hydrocarbons that might otherwise freeze and plug the cryogenic equipment. 10 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Membrane Technology and Research, Inc
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 516928
- Patent Number(s):
- 5647227
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-608,707
- Assignee:
- Membrane Technology and Research, Inc., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG03-94ER81809
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 15 Jul 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 03 NATURAL GAS; METHANE; MEMBRANE TRANSPORT; SEPARATION PROCESSES; CRYOGENIC FLUIDS; NITROGEN; WATER VAPOR; CARBON DIOXIDE; ETHYLENE
Citation Formats
Lokhandwala, K. Membrane-augmented cryogenic methane/nitrogen separation. United States: N. p., 1997.
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Lokhandwala, K. Membrane-augmented cryogenic methane/nitrogen separation. United States.
Lokhandwala, K. Tue .
"Membrane-augmented cryogenic methane/nitrogen separation". United States.
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year = {Tue Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1997},
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