Systems and methods for multi-celled gas processing

摘要

Systems and methods for gas processing are described that utilize two or more cells that are fluidly coupled to one another by a common liquid space. Via the common liquid space, each of the cells can be coupled to a fluid outlet. The cells can each include an absorber and/or other gas processing equipment. A feed gas can be separately fed to each of the cells for processing. The cells can be independently operable, such that not all of the cells must be operated simultaneously.

主权项

1. A modular gas processing column, comprising:
an outer housing configured to allow for modular placement of cells within the outer housing; first and second cells disposed within the outer housing, wherein each of the first and second cells comprises a gas-liquid contacting surface area, and wherein the gas-liquid contacting surface areas of the first and second cells are separated by a wall having an opening in a bottom portion of the wall, such that liquid within each cell can flow to an adjacent cell via the opening; and a common liquid space shared by the first and second cells comprising a floor that slopes down toward a fluid outlet coupled to each of the first and second cells.