Removal of inerts from natural gas using hydrate formation

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Nguyen, Tam M (Department: 1771)

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Hydrate or production thereof

C585S833000, C095S199000

Reexamination Certificate

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07932423

ABSTRACT:
A method for separating a gas stream comprising methane and a contaminate gas comprises the steps of contacting the gas stream with water under temperature and pressure suitable for the formation of methane hydrates so as to form a water/hydrate slurry, separating the contaminate gas from the water/hydrate slurry, and recovering methane from the water/hydrate slurry so as to generate a water stream.

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