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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2011
Applicants:
Kevin L. Currence, Olathe, KS (US);
Robert A. Mortko, Olathe, KS (US);
Inventors:
Kevin L. Currence, Olathe, KS (US);
Robert A. Mortko, Olathe, KS (US);
Assignee:
BLACK & VEATCH HOLDING COMPANY, Overland Park, KS (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F25J 3/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F25J 3/0209 (2013.01); F25J 3/0219 (2013.01); F25J 3/0233 (2013.01); F25J 3/0238 (2013.01); F25J 3/0242 (2013.01); F25J 2200/02 (2013.01); F25J 2200/72 (2013.01); F25J 2200/74 (2013.01); F25J 2205/04 (2013.01); F25J 2210/12 (2013.01); F25J 2230/30 (2013.01); F25J 2245/02 (2013.01); F25J 2270/04 (2013.01); F25J 2270/12 (2013.01); F25J 2270/66 (2013.01);
Abstract
An NGL recovery facility utilizing a single, closed-loop mixed refrigerant cycle for recovering a substantial portion of the Cand heavier or Cand heavier NGL components from the incoming gas stream. Less severe operating conditions, including a warmer refrigerant temperature and a lower feed gas pressure, contribute to a more economical and efficient NGL recovery system.