公开(公告)号：US20160298899A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15092866

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Will T. JAMES

IPC: F25J1/02 ,  F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25J1/0022 ,  F25B1/10 ,  F25B2400/12 ,  F25J1/004 ,  F25J1/0052 ,  F25J1/0085 ,  F25J1/0087 ,  F25J1/021 ,  F25J1/0279 ,  F25J1/0298

Abstract: A quench system for a refrigeration cycle of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility includes at least one compressor for compressing a refrigerant that cools a natural gas stream. Also included is a quench fluid supply structure containing a quench fluid. Further included is a cooler vessel and a quench fluid line extending from the quench fluid supply structure and through the cooler vessel for cooling therein, the quench fluid maintained in a liquid state through the entirety of the quench fluid line. Yet further included is a quench control valve disposed downstream of the cooler vessel to control a flow rate of the quench fluid routed therein. Also included is a refrigerant suction drum located downstream of the quench control valve and configured to receive the quench fluid from the quench fluid line, the refrigerant suction drum in fluid communication with at least one component for cooling.

Abstract translation: 用于液化天然气（LNG）设备的制冷循环的骤冷系统包括至少一个用于压缩冷却天然气流的制冷剂的压缩机。 还包括含有骤冷流体的骤冷流体供应结构。 还包括一个冷却器容器和一个从骤冷流体供应结构延伸并通过冷却器容器冷却的骤冷流体管线，骤冷流体通过整个淬火流体管路保持液态。 还包括设置在冷却器容器下游的骤冷控制阀，以控制其中布置在其中的骤冷流体的流量。 还包括位于骤冷控制阀下游的制冷剂吸入鼓，其构造成从骤冷流体管线接收骤冷流体，制冷剂吸入鼓与至少一个用于冷却的部件流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20220364005A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-17

申请号：US17815178

申请日：2022-07-26

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： Attilio J. PRADERIO ,  Qi MA ,  Wesley R. QUALLS ,  Will T. JAMES ,  Michael J. CALDERON ,  Paul R. DAVIES

IPC: C10L3/10

Abstract: The invention relates to a system, method and apparatus for processing natural gas in an LNG facility. A natural gas feed is introduced into a heavies removal unit. The heavies removal system includes a heavies removal column and a distillation column. The heavies removal column and the distillation column are connected via a purge/recovery line. One or more components of the natural gas feed is purged from the heavies removal column to the distillation column via the purge/recovery line to obtain a specified concentration or concentration range of heavy components feeding into the distillation column.

公开(公告)号：US20130153179A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13718240

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Paul R. DAVIES ,  Will T. JAMES ,  Shaun P. GRAVOIS ,  Olanrewaju M. Oshinowo

IPC: F28F7/00

CPC classification number: F28F7/00 ,  F17C2260/016 ,  F25J5/005 ,  F25J2250/02 ,  F25J2250/20 ,  F25J2290/72 ,  F28D21/0017 ,  F28D2021/0033 ,  F28D2021/0066 ,  F28F9/005 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for suppressing slosh in a core-in-shell type heat exchanger are provided. One embodiments provides a heat exchanger including: (a) an internal volume defined within a shell; (b) a plurality of spaced apart cores disposed within the internal volume of the shell, and (c) slosh suppressing baffles disposed within the internal volume to separate the plurality of spaced apart cores, wherein each core is partially submerged in a liquid shell-side fluid, wherein the slosh suppressing baffles allow limited distribution of the liquid shell-side fluid between each core, wherein the slosh suppressing baffles can withstand cryogenic temperatures, wherein the slosh suppressing baffles can withstand and divert the flow of the liquid shell-side fluid between each core.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于抑制核壳型热交换器中的晃动的装置和方法。 一个实施例提供一种热交换器，其包括：（a）限定在壳体内的内部容积; （b）设置在所述壳体的内部体积内的多个间隔开的芯，和（c）抑制设置在所述内部体积内的挡板以分离所述多个间隔开的芯部，其中每个芯部分地浸没在液体壳体内， 侧流体，其中所述抑制障碍物允许液体壳侧流体在每个芯之间的有限分布，其中所述减震挡板可承受低温温度，其中所述减震挡板可以承受和转移液体壳侧流体的流动 每个核心之间。

公开(公告)号：US20140260417A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14200395

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Karl Lee HERZOG ,  Qi MA ,  Will T. JAMES ,  Attilio J. PRADERIO ,  Jackie CHAN ,  Wesley Roy QUALLS

IPC: F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25J1/0022 ,  C10L3/101 ,  F25J1/004 ,  F25J1/0052 ,  F25J1/0085 ,  F25J1/0087 ,  F25J1/021 ,  F25J1/0231 ,  F25J1/0237 ,  F25J1/0238 ,  F25J3/0209 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0247 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/78 ,  F25J2205/50 ,  F25J2215/02 ,  F25J2235/60 ,  F25J2245/02 ,  F25J2260/02 ,  F25J2280/02 ,  F25J2280/50

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing heavy hydrocarbons are provided. Methods for liquefying a natural gas stream include: (a) cooling at least a portion of the natural gas stream in an upstream refrigeration cycle of a liquefaction process to produce a cooled natural gas stream; (b) separating via a first distillation column the cooled natural gas stream into a first top fraction and a first bottom fraction, wherein the first fraction does not freeze in a subsequent downstream step of the liquefaction process; (c) separating via a second distillation column the first bottom fraction into a second top fraction and a second bottom fraction, wherein the second top fraction at least a portion of a reflux stream; (d) optionally separating via a third distillation column the second bottom fraction into a third top fraction and a third bottom fraction, wherein the third top fraction forms a portion of the reflux stream; and (e) introducing the reflux stream into the first distillation column.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于除去重质烃的系统和方法。 用于液化天然气流的方法包括：（a）在液化过程的上游制冷循环中冷却至少一部分天然气流以产生冷却的天然气流; （b）通过第一蒸馏塔将冷却的天然气流分离成第一顶部馏分和第一塔底馏分，其中第一馏分在随后的液化过程的下游步骤中不冷冻; （c）通过第二蒸馏塔将第一塔底馏分分离成第二顶部馏分和第二塔底馏分，其中第二顶馏分至少部分回流物流; （d）任选地通过第三蒸馏塔将第二底部馏分分离成第三顶部馏分和第三塔底馏分，其中第三顶馏分形成回流物流的一部分; 和（e）将回流物流引入第一蒸馏塔。

公开(公告)号：US20130153172A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13718275

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Paul R. DAVIES ,  Will T. JAMES ,  Shaun P. GRAVOIS ,  Olanrewaju M. Oshinowo

IPC: F28F1/00

CPC classification number: F28F1/00 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  F25J1/0052 ,  F25J1/0262 ,  F25J1/0272 ,  F25J1/0278 ,  F25J1/0279 ,  F25J5/005 ,  F25J2250/02 ,  F25J2250/20 ,  F25J2290/72 ,  F28D21/0017 ,  F28D2021/0066 ,  Y02P80/156

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing the effects of motion in a core-in-shell type heat exchanger are provided. One apparatus includes: (a) a heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger includes an internal volume defined within a shell and a plurality of spaced apart cores disposed within the internal volume of the shell, wherein the internal volume is flooded with a vaporizing fluid; and (b) a separation vessel connected to the heat exchanger, wherein the separation vessel is located at higher elevation than the heat exchanger, wherein the separation vessel is connected to the heat exchanger in such a manner so as to deliver a hot feed stream to heat exchanger and the receive a non-vaporizing stream from the heat exchanger.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于减小壳内型换热器中的运动影响的方法和装置。 一种装置包括：（a）热交换器，其中所述热交换器包括限定在外壳内的内部容积和设置在所述壳体的内部体积内的多个间隔开的芯，其中所述内部容积充满蒸发流体; 和（b）连接到热交换器的分离容器，其中分离容器位于比热交换器更高的高度，其中分离容器以这样的方式连接到热交换器，以便将热进料流输送到 并且从热交换器接收非蒸发流。