Continuous mixed refrigerant optimization system for the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

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PATENT NO 10584918
APP PUB NO 20180209724A1
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15714812

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Systems and methods are provided for adjusting a composition, pressure, and/or flow rate of a mixed refrigerant (MR) fluid in a liquefaction system to provide refrigeration to natural gas (NG) feedstock to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG). The MR fluid that is in circulation within a liquefaction system can include heavy components and light components. During LNG production, heavy components and/or light components of the MR fluid can be selectively removed from, and reintroduce into the MR fluid, thereby altering the composition of the remaining MR fluid in circulation. Adjusting the composition of the MR fluid in circulation within a liquefaction system can allow the system to be optimized to maximize efficiency, LNG production, and or profitability while the system is in operation.

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  • GE OIL & GAS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mazumdar, Anindra Katy, US 26 90
Repasky, John Michael New Braunfels, US 27 337
Thibodeaux, Matthew San Antonio, US 1 4

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