<p>A method for liquefying a natural gas stream is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a mixed component refrigerant in a heat exchange area with a process stream; separating the mixed component refrigerant at one or more pressure levels to produce a refrigerant vapor and a refrigerant liquid; bypassing the refrigerant vapor around the heat exchange area to a compression unit; and passing the refrigerant liquid to the heat exchange area. In another embodiment, the method further includes partially evaporating the refrigerant liquid stream within the heat exchange area to retain a liquid fraction of at least 1% by weight.</p>
申请公布号
EP1774233(A2)
申请公布日期
2007.04.18
申请号
EP20050756120
申请日期
2005.06.06
申请人
EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY COPR-URC
发明人
STONE, JOHN, B.;HAWRYSZ, DANIEL, J.;KIMBLE, E., LAWRENCE