Reflux arrangement for distillation columns

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PATENT NO 12247007
APP PUB NO 20240067590A1
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17823428

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The present disclosure relates to systems and/or methods for enabling a reflux process in one or more distillation columns. For example, various embodiments described herein can relate to a method that can utilize the column's feed stream to provide an internal reflux mechanism in the top portion of the distillation column. For instance, the method can include capturing overhead vapor from a distillation column. Additionally, the method can include comingling the overhead vapor with a feed stream. Further, the method can include partially condensing the feed stream to form a liquid hydrocarbon feed stream that is supplied to a top portion of the distillation column. In one or more embodiments, the comingling can incorporate reflux functionality into the liquid hydrocarbon feed stream to promote a rectification process in the top portion of the distillation column.

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  • SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Almansour, Moath Khalid Almatar, SA 4 0
Almimouny, Yazeed Menwer Khobar, SA 3 0
Prasetiyo, Soelistiono Koesoemo Abqaiq, SA 4 0

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