Method and apparatus for removing high concentration acid gas from natural gas

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9631154
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14277255

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A multi-stage process for recovering acid gas from natural gas having high acid gas contents utilizes two or more membrane absorption contactors arranged in series. The first membrane absorption contactor uses a physical solvent to remove a high volume of acid gas transferred across a membrane, and to reduce the acid gas content in the natural gas to a lower level that can be managed using chemical solvents. The second and, if needed, subsequent membrane absorption contactors can use a chemical solvent to remove acid gas transferred across the respective membranes and reduce the acid gas content in the natural gas to very low levels, if needed, depending on product specifications.

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GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE1700 SOUTH MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD DES PLAINES IL 60018

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Meyer, Howard S Hoffman Estates, US 16 68
Zhou, Shaojun Palatine, US 12 37

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