Centrifuge for separating helium from natural gas

Patent · Tue Jan 08 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6982880

Theyse, F H; Kelling, F E.T.

Ultra Centrifuge Nederland N.V.'s improved centrifuge for separating helium from natural gas comprises a hollow cylindrical rotor, designated as a separating drum, within a stationary housing. Natural gas liquids that condense under pressure in the separating drum pass through openings in the drum into the space between the drum and housing. In this space, a series of openings, or throttling restrictors, allows the liquids to expand and return to gas. The gaseous component that does not liquefy in the drum remains separate for drawing off.

• Assignee: Ultra Centrifuge Nederland N.V.
• Patent Number(s): US 4182480
• OSTI ID: 6982880
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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