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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2003
Applicants:
Rodney T. Heath, Farmington, NM (US);
Forrest D. Heath, Katy, TX (US);
Inventors:
Rodney T. Heath, Farmington, NM (US);
Forrest D. Heath, Katy, TX (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 47/00 (2006.01); B01D 53/14 (2006.01); B01D 53/26 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved apparatus and method for use with a natural gas dehydrator. The apparatus and method of the invention provide for recirculation of gaseous or combustible materials so that they are not released into the atmosphere and to provide fuel for the process. Likewise, liquid hydrocarbons are collected. Various components, including separators, an absorber, wet glycol, dry glycol, an effluent condenser, heat exchangers, and a reboiler are utilized in accordance with the present invention.