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Title:
NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATOR AND SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004094042
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved apparatus and method for use with a natural gas dehydrator. The apparatus and method of the invention provide for recirculation of gaseous or combustible materials so that they are not released into the atmosphere and to provide fuel for the process. Likewise, liquid hydrocarbons are collected. Various components, including separators, an absorber, wet glycol, dry glycol, an effluent condenser, heat exchangers, and a reboiler are utilized in accordance with the present invention.

Inventors:
HEATH RODNEY T (US)
HEATH FORREST D (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/012009
Publication Date:
March 24, 2005
Filing Date:
April 19, 2004
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Assignee:
HEATH RODNEY T (US)
HEATH FORREST D (US)
International Classes:
B01D53/00; B01D53/26; (IPC1-7): B01D53/26; B01D53/14
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