公开(公告)号：US09927171B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15466366

申请日：2017-03-22

Applicant: Ortloff Engineers, Ltd. ,  S.M.E. Products, LP

Inventor： Hank M. Hudson ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Scott A. Miller ,  Kyle T. Cuellar ,  Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis

IPC: F25J3/02 ,  F25J1/00 ,  C07C7/04

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  C07C7/04 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2215/04 ,  F25J2215/60 ,  F25J2230/20 ,  F25J2230/60 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2240/40 ,  F25J2270/90 ,  F25J2290/12 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/80

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to improve the recovery of C2 (or C3) and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The preferred method of separating a hydrocarbon gas stream generally includes producing at least a substantially condensed first stream and a cooled second stream, expanding both streams to lower pressure, and supplying the streams to a fractionation tower. In the process and apparatus disclosed, the expanded first stream is heated to form a vapor fraction and a liquid fraction. The vapor fraction is combined with the tower overhead vapor, directed to a heat and mass transfer means inside a processing assembly, and cooled and partially condensed by the expanded first stream to form a residual vapor stream and a condensed stream. The condensed stream is combined with the liquid fraction and supplied to the tower at its top feed point.

公开(公告)号：US20150315104A2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14462056

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Ortloff Engineers, Ltd. ,  S.M.E. Products, LP

Inventor： Hank M. Hudson ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Scott A. Miller ,  Kyle T. Cuellar ,  Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis

IPC: C07C7/04 ,  F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  C07C7/04 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2215/04 ,  F25J2215/60 ,  F25J2230/20 ,  F25J2230/60 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2240/40 ,  F25J2270/90 ,  F25J2290/12 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/80

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to improve the recovery of C2 (or C3) and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The preferred method of separating a hydrocarbon gas stream generally includes producing at least a substantially condensed first stream and a cooled second stream, expanding both streams to lower pressure, and supplying the streams to a fractionation tower. In the process and apparatus disclosed, the expanded first stream is heated to form a vapor fraction and a liquid fraction. The vapor fraction is combined with the tower overhead vapor, directed to a heat and mass transfer means inside a processing assembly, and cooled and partially condensed by the expanded first stream to form a residual vapor stream and a condensed stream. The condensed stream is combined with the liquid fraction and supplied to the tower at its top feed point.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于紧凑加工组件以改进来自烃气流的C2（或C3）和较重烃组分的回收的方法和装置。 分离烃气流的优选方法通常包括产生至少基本上冷凝的第一料流和冷却的第二料流，将两种料流扩展成较低压力，并将料流供应至分馏塔。 在所公开的方法和装置中，将膨胀的第一流加热以形成蒸汽馏分和液体馏分。 将蒸气馏分与塔顶蒸气组合，引导到处理组件内部的热和质量传递装置，并由膨胀的第一流冷却并部分冷凝以形成残余蒸气流和冷凝流。 冷凝的流与液体馏分组合并在其顶部进料点供应到塔。

公开(公告)号：US09068774B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13052575

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  L. Don Tyler ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

Inventor： Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  L. Don Tyler ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

IPC: F25J3/00 ,  F25J3/02

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/78 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/02 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2270/02 ,  F25J2270/12 ,  F25J2270/60 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/42

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to recover C2 (or C3) components and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The gas stream is cooled and divided into first and second streams. The first stream is further cooled, expanded to lower pressure, and supplied as a feed between two absorbing means. The second stream is expanded to lower pressure and supplied as a bottom feed to the lower absorbing means. A distillation liquid stream from the bottom of the lower absorbing means is heated in a heat and mass transfer means to strip out its volatile components. A distillation vapor stream from the top of the heat and mass transfer means is cooled by a distillation vapor stream from the top of the upper absorbing means, thereby forming a condensed stream that is supplied as a top feed to the upper absorbing means.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于紧凑加工组件以从烃气流中回收C2（或C3）组分和较重烃组分的方法和装置。 将气流冷却并分成第一和第二流。 第一流进一步冷却，膨胀至较低压力，并作为两个吸收装置之间的进料供应。 将第二流膨胀到较低压力并作为底部进料供给到下部吸收装置。 来自下部吸收装置的底部的蒸馏液体流在热和质量传递装置中被加热以除去其挥发性组分。 来自热和质量传递装置的顶部的蒸馏蒸汽流由上吸收装置的顶部的蒸馏蒸气流冷却，从而形成作为顶部进料供应到上部吸收装置的冷凝流。

公开(公告)号：US09057558B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13053792

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  L. Don Tyler ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

Inventor： Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  L. Don Tyler ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

IPC: F25J3/00 ,  F25J3/02 ,  C10G5/06

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  C10G5/06 ,  C10G2300/1025 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/02 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2270/02 ,  F25J2270/12 ,  F25J2270/60 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/42

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to recover C2 (or C3) and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The gas stream is cooled and divided into first and second streams. The first stream is further cooled, expanded to lower pressure, heated, and its liquid fraction is supplied as a first top feed to an absorbing means. The second stream is expanded to lower pressure and supplied as a bottom feed to the absorbing means. A distillation vapor stream from the absorbing means is combined with the vapor fraction of the first stream, then cooled by the expanded first stream to form a condensed stream that is supplied as a second top feed to the absorbing means. A distillation liquid stream from the bottom of the absorbing means is heated in a heat and mass transfer means to strip out its volatile components.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于紧凑加工组件从烃气流中回收C2（或C3）和较重烃组分的方法和装置。 将气流冷却并分成第一和第二流。 将第一流进一步冷却，膨胀至较低压力，加热，并将其液体馏分作为第一顶部进料供应至吸收装置。 第二流膨胀到较低的压力，并作为底部进料供给到吸收装置。 来自吸收装置的蒸馏蒸汽物流与第一物流的蒸气馏分组合，然后通过膨胀的第一物流冷却，形成作为第二顶部进料供给到吸收装置的冷凝物流。 来自吸收装置底部的蒸馏液体流在热和质量传递装置中被加热以除去其挥发性组分。

公开(公告)号：US20150073194A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14462056

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Ortloff Engineers, Ltd. ,  S.M.E. Products, LP

Inventor： Hank M. Hudson ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Scott A. Miller ,  Kyle T. Cuellar ,  Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis

IPC: C07C7/04 ,  F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  C07C7/04 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2215/04 ,  F25J2215/60 ,  F25J2230/20 ,  F25J2230/60 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2240/40 ,  F25J2270/90 ,  F25J2290/12 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/80

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to improve the recovery of C2 (or C3) and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The preferred method of separating a hydrocarbon gas stream generally includes producing at least a substantially condensed first stream and a cooled second stream, expanding both streams to lower pressure, and supplying the streams to a fractionation tower. In the process and apparatus disclosed, the expanded first stream is heated to form a vapor fraction and a liquid fraction. The vapor fraction is combined with the tower overhead vapor, directed to a heat and mass transfer means inside a processing assembly, and cooled and partially condensed by the expanded first stream to form a residual vapor stream and a condensed stream. The condensed stream is combined with the liquid fraction and supplied to the tower at its top feed point.

公开(公告)号：US08881549B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12750862

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

Inventor： Andrew F. Johnke ,  W. Larry Lewis ,  John D. Wilkinson ,  Joe T. Lynch ,  Hank M. Hudson ,  Kyle T. Cuellar

IPC: F25J3/00 ,  C10G5/06 ,  F25J3/02

CPC classification number: C10G5/06 ,  C10G2400/20 ,  F25J3/0209 ,  F25J3/0219 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/30 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/78 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2210/12 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2270/12 ,  F25J2270/60 ,  F25J2290/40 ,  F25J2290/42 ,  Y02C20/20

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for a compact processing assembly to recover propane, propylene, and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream. The gas stream is cooled, expanded to lower pressure, and fed to an absorbing means. A first distillation liquid stream from the absorbing means is fed to a mass transfer means. A first distillation vapor stream from the mass transfer means is cooled to partially condense it, forming a residual vapor stream and a condensed stream. The condensed stream is supplied as the top feed to the absorbing means. A second distillation vapor stream from the absorbing means is heated by cooling the first distillation vapor stream, combined with the residual vapor stream, and heated by cooling the gas stream. A second distillation liquid stream from the mass transfer means is heated in a heat and mass transfer means to strip out its volatile components.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于从烃气流中回收丙烷，丙烯和较重烃组分的紧凑加工组件的方法和设备。 将气流冷却，膨胀至较低压力，并送入吸收装置。 来自吸收装置的第一蒸馏液流被供给到传质装置。 将来自传质装置的第一蒸馏蒸气物流冷却以使其部分冷凝，形成残留的蒸气流和冷凝物流。 冷凝流作为顶部进料供给到吸收装置。 来自吸收装置的第二蒸馏蒸汽流通过冷却第一蒸馏蒸汽流而加热，与残余蒸气流组合，并通过冷却气流加热。 来自质量传递装置的第二蒸馏液体流在热和质量传递装置中被加热以除去其挥发性组分。

公开(公告)号：US20090211733A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12089092

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Tranier ,  Marc Wagner

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Tranier ,  Marc Wagner

IPC: F28D7/00 ,  F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F28D7/1684 ,  F25B2339/041 ,  F25J3/04412 ,  F25J5/002 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2210/18 ,  F25J2250/02 ,  F25J2250/04 ,  F25J2290/44 ,  F28D2021/0033 ,  F28F1/126 ,  F28F9/02 ,  F28F21/08

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for evaporation and/or condensation of at least one fluid in a heat exchanger consisting of a stack of at least one tube (3) and of at least one folded corrugation (17), the corrugation and the tube being preferably brazed together, wherein a fluid flows inside at least one tube, and another fluid flows around the corrugation (17). The invention also concerns an installation for separating a mixture of fluids by cryogenic distillation, comprising a heat exchanger operating in accordance with such a method.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在由至少一个管（3）和至少一个折叠波纹（17）的堆叠组成的热交换器中的至少一种流体的蒸发和/或冷凝的方法，所述波纹和所述管优选地 钎焊在一起，其中流体在至少一个管内流动，另一个流体围绕波纹（17）流动。 本发明还涉及用于通过低温蒸馏分离流体混合物的装置，其包括根据这种方法操作的热交换器。

公开(公告)号：US07481074B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US11365290

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: John Frederick Cirucci ,  Derek Miller ,  Paul David Kottler

Inventor： John Frederick Cirucci ,  Derek Miller ,  Paul David Kottler

IPC: F25J3/00 ,  F17C7/04 ,  F17C9/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/002 ,  F17C9/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F25J3/028 ,  F25J3/029 ,  F25J3/08 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2210/90 ,  F25J2215/30 ,  F25J2215/32 ,  F25J2215/34 ,  F25J2215/36 ,  F25J2215/44 ,  F25J2215/80 ,  F25J2220/82 ,  F25J2240/40 ,  F25J2290/62

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the on-site delivery of a gas having improved purity to from a container filled with liquid under pressure and integrated with a purifier. In the process a portion of the liquid is converted to vapor by reducing the pressure in the container and expanding the thus formed vapor through a pressure reducer generating refrigeration. The cooled vapor is warmed against incoming vapor prior to exit from the purifier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将具有改善的纯度的气体从现场输送到在压力下装满液体的容器并与净化器整合的方法和装置。 在该过程中，通过减小容器中的压力并将由此形成的蒸汽膨胀通过产生制冷的减压器而将液体的一部分转化为蒸气。 在从净化器出来之前，冷却的蒸气被加热以抵抗进入的蒸气。

公开(公告)号：US07442349B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10480404

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Satish Reddy ,  Mukund Bhakta ,  Sunil Vyas

Inventor： Satish Reddy ,  Mukund Bhakta ,  Sunil Vyas

IPC: B01J19/00

CPC classification number: F25J3/0219 ,  C01B3/025 ,  C01B3/382 ,  C01B13/0248 ,  C01B2203/00 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0244 ,  C01B2203/0288 ,  C01B2203/0415 ,  C01B2203/043 ,  C01B2203/0445 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/06 ,  C01B2203/068 ,  C01B2203/0844 ,  C01B2203/0883 ,  C01B2203/0894 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/142 ,  C01B2203/143 ,  C01B2203/146 ,  C01B2203/147 ,  C01B2203/82 ,  C01B2210/0046 ,  C01C1/0405 ,  C01C1/0476 ,  F25J3/0276 ,  F25J3/04539 ,  F25J3/04587 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/80 ,  F25J2210/20 ,  F25J2245/02 ,  F25J2245/42 ,  F25J2270/02 ,  F25J2270/04 ,  F25J2270/14 ,  F25J2270/42 ,  F25J2270/88 ,  F25J2270/902 ,  F25J2290/80 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: A synthesis plant includes a separation system upstream of a synthesis loop that removes excess nitrogen and other gaseous compounds from a feed gas having a ratio of hydrogen to nitrogen of less than 3:1, thereby producing a syngas with a ratio of hydrogen to nitrogen at about 3:1. Particularly preferred separation systems include a coldbox with a refrigerant other than air, or a pressure swing absorption system.

Abstract translation: 合成设备包括在合成回路上游的分离系统，其从具有小于3:1的氢与氮的比例的进料气体中除去过量的氮气和其它气态化合物，从而产生氢与氮的比例的合成气 约3：1。 特别优选的分离系统包括具有不同于空气的制冷剂的冷箱或压力摆动吸收系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070180855A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11350657

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: Rayburn Butts

Inventor： Rayburn Butts

IPC: F25J3/00

CPC classification number: F25J3/0257 ,  B01D5/0012 ,  B01D5/0063 ,  F25J3/0209 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J5/007 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/80

Abstract: An apparatus and method useful for partially condensing vapor in the upper section of a fractionation tower to separate and remove a lighter gaseous fraction from a condensed liquid component, such as nitrogen from natural gas. A downflow, knockback condenser is disclosed that utilizes a vapor riser to introduce a flow of vapor into a headspace above a vertical tubular heat exchanger, thereby establishing a downflow of condensed liquid and a lighter gaseous fraction through the heat exchange tubes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于部分冷凝分馏塔上段蒸汽的装置和方法，用于从冷凝的液体组分（例如天然气的氮气）中分离和除去较轻的气体馏分。 公开了一种下流回击式冷凝器，其使用蒸汽提升管将蒸汽流引入垂直管状热交换器上方的顶部空间，从而建立冷凝液体和较轻气体馏分通过热交换管的下流。