Systems and Methods for LNG Production with Propane and Ethane Recovery

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20190242645A1
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16390687

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A LNG liquefaction plant includes a propane recovery unit including an inlet for a feed gas, a first outlet for a LPG, and a second outlet for an ethane-rich feed gas, an ethane recovery unit including an inlet coupled to the second outlet for the ethane-rich feed gas, a first outlet for an ethane liquid, and a second outlet for a methane-rich feed gas, and a LNG liquefaction unit including an inlet coupled to the second outlet for the methane-rich feed gas, a refrigerant to cool the methane-rich feed gas, and an outlet for a LNG. The LNG plant may also include a stripper, an absorber, and a separator configured to separate the feed gas into a stripper liquid and an absorber vapor. The stripper liquid can be converted to an overhead stream used as a reflux stream to the absorber.

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FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION A DELAWARE CORPORATION1 FLUOR DANIEL DRIVE SUGAR LAND TX 77478

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Graham, Curt Mission Viejo, US 29 380
MAK, John Santa Ana, US 116 2084
THOMAS, Jacob Sugar Land, US 61 786

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