Patent classifications
B01D2259/65
Devices, systems, facilities, and processes of liquid natural gas processing for power generation
Devices, systems, and methods for power plant facilities are disclosed herein. A power plant facility includes a gas turbine; and a power generator that generates electricity from power supplied by the gas turbine. The power plant facility can also include at least one post-combustion capture unit that generates a CO2-rich stream from the combustion products of the gas turbine; and a sequestration compression unit that compresses and conveys at least one CO2-rich stream from a post-combustion capture unit, towards a sequestration site.
Dehumidification system and method
The invention relates to a process air dehumidification system (2) comprising a process air dehumidifier unit (4) comprising a moisture absorbing agent (6), the process air dehumidification system (2) further comprising a moisture absorbing agent regeneration system (8) comprising a closed regeneration air loop (10) arranged to pass through the process air dehumidifier unit (4) and comprising regeneration air flow generating means (12) for generating a regeneration air flow (14) in the closed regeneration air loop (10) and comprising a heat pump (16) comprising a condenser (18) and an evaporator (20) and a heat pump refrigerant (22), where the closed regeneration air loop (10) is arranged to pass through the condenser (18) and the evaporator (20) to exchange heat between regeneration air (24) and heat pump refrigerant (22), where the dehumidification system (2) comprises a complementary regeneration air moisture removal system (26) arranged downstreams of the evaporator (20) and upstreams of the condenser (18) and a regeneration air heat bypass system (28) arranged to exchange heat from inlet regeneration air (30) upstreams of the dehumidifier unit (4) and downstreams of the condenser (18) to outlet regeneration air (32) downstreams of the dehumidifier unit (4) and upstreams of the evaporator (20) and means (34) arranged to activate and deactivate the complementary regeneration air moisture removal system (26) and the regeneration air heat bypass system (28). The invention also relates to a method for dehumidification of process air.
THERMAL DESICCANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING LIQUID WATER
Systems for generation of liquid water are provided. In embodiments, the systems comprise a thermal desiccant unit comprising a porous hygroscopic material located within a housing including a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a working fluid that accumulates heat and water vapor upon flowing from fluid inlet of the housing, through the porous hygroscopic material, and to the fluid outlet of the housing, a condenser comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for condensing water vapor from the working fluid; an enthalpy exchange unit operatively coupled between the thermal desiccant unit and the condenser, wherein the enthalpy exchange unit transfers enthalpy between the working fluid output from the thermal desiccant unit and the working fluid input to the thermal desiccant unit, and, wherein the enthalpy exchange unit transfers enthalpy between the working fluid output from the condenser and the working fluid input to the condenser.
METHOD FOR TREATING GAS BY ADSORPTION USING THERMALLY OPTIMISED HOT FLASH SOLVENT REGENERATION
The invention concerns a plant and a method for treating gas by chemical, physical or hybrid absorption of compounds for removal, comprising at least: a) a step of absorption by contacting a gas for treatment with a depleted solvent to give a treated gas and a rich solvent; b) a step of optional separation by medium-pressure flashing c) a step of heat exchange between a fraction of the cold rich solvent and the hot depleted solvent in a first heat exchanger d) a step of heat exchange between the complementary fraction of the cold rich solvent and a hot gaseous effluent in a second exchanger e) a step of optional separation by low-pressure flashing f) a step of regeneration of the rich solvent by heating in a reboiler g) a step of separation by low-pressure flashing h) a cooling of the depleted solvent.
ABSORPTION-TYPE REMOVAL AND CONCENTRATION DEVICE
An absorption type carbon dioxide removal and concentration device can remove or concentrate a carbon dioxide throughout four seasons and can be manufactured with a relatively simple structure. The device includes a carbon dioxide removal rotor that holds a carbon dioxide absorbent. The rotor is divided into at least a treatment zone and a regeneration zone. Air to be treated is ventilated through the treatment zone, so that carbon dioxide contained in the air to be treated is absorbed by a holding absorbent of the rotor portion, so that the CO.sub.2 can be separated and removed from the air to be treated. In the regeneration zone, regeneration air is ventilated, so that the carbon dioxide absorbed by the holding absorbent in the treatment zone is desorbed with the regeneration air to regenerate the holding absorbent. A total heat exchanger recovers latent heat and sensible heat from the regeneration exhaust.
Acid gas removal system for removing acidic gases from gaseous hydrocarbons
The acid gas removal system for removing acidic gases from gaseous hydrocarbons (10) removes sour gases, such as hydrogen sulfide (H.sub.2S) and carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2), from an input gaseous stream. The system (10) includes a contactor (12) for contacting the input gaseous stream with an absorption liquid solvent (ALS), and a stripper (24) for recycling the absorption liquid solvent (ALS) and removing acidic gases (AG) therefrom, but with the addition of a pair of plate-plate heat exchangers (22, 26). The first heat exchanger (22) heats the used absorption liquid solvent (UALS) output from the contactor (12) prior to injection into the stripper (24). The used absorption liquid solvent (UALS) is heated via heat exchange with the acidic gases (AG) output from the stripper (24). The second heat exchanger (26) cools the recycled absorption liquid solvent (RALS) before injection back into the contactor (12).
COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING COMPRESSED GAS
Compressor system provided with a compressor device with at least one compressor element with an outlet for compressed gas, an outlet line connected to this compressor device for the compressed gas, and a dryer connected to said outlet line of the type using a drying agent or desiccant for drying the compressed gas from the compressor system. The dryer is provided with a drying section and a regeneration section with an inlet and an outlet for a regeneration gas. A regeneration line is connected to the inlet of the regeneration section. The regeneration line includes a first heat exchanger for heating the regeneration gas. A secondary section of said first heat exchanger forms a condenser of a heat pump. An evaporator of the heat pump is provided in the compressor system.
COLD MEMBRANE NITROGEN REJECTION PROCESS AND SYSTEM
An approach for separating a gaseous mixture includes a multi-stage membrane system in which a rubbery membrane is operated at a low temperature. Various streams are cooled and heated in a multi-fluid heat exchanger. In specific configurations, the multi-fluid heat exchanger is cooled by using no fluids other than fluids derived from the permeate and/or residue generated in the first membrane stage.
Thermal desiccant systems and methods for generating liquid water
Systems for generation of liquid water are provided. In embodiments, the systems comprise a thermal desiccant unit comprising a porous hygroscopic material located within a housing including a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a working fluid that accumulates heat and water vapor upon flowing from fluid inlet of the housing, through the porous hygroscopic material, and to the fluid outlet of the housing, a condenser comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for condensing water vapor from the working fluid; an enthalpy exchange unit operatively coupled between the thermal desiccant unit and the condenser, wherein the enthalpy exchange unit transfers enthalpy between the working fluid output from the thermal desiccant unit and the working fluid input to the thermal desiccant unit, and, wherein the enthalpy exchange unit transfers enthalpy between the working fluid output from the condenser and the working fluid input to the condenser.
MODULAR CONTAMINATE CAPTURE AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
An apparatus and method are provided for capturing and sterilizing contaminants, such as viruses and the like. Air containing the contaminants is drawn into the apparatus that comprises a housing having a customized number and arrangement of dissimilar treatment chambers to remove a particular contaminate targeted for removal. The treatment chambers are selected from a group of pre manufactured, self-contained chambers that are singularly or in combination inserted into the housing and within an air flow path created by a fan. The group of treatment chambers include a UV chamber, a temperature chamber and an ozone converter chamber. The customized arrangement of treatment chambers are each placed in the air flow path and programmed to provide customized sterilization of any type of contaminate while persons are present in the space being treated.