Use of waste nitrogen from air separation units for...

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds – Miscellaneous process – e.g. – indeterminate modification of a...

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C585S733000, C585S702000, C585S703000, C518S700000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the use of a primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent from the air separation unit of a Gas To Liquids, Heavy Hydrocarbon Conversion, or Methanol Synthesis Facility on transport vessels. The primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent is used to reduce corrosion, reduce product biodegradation and oxidation, control invasive species, and prevent fires and explosions by reducing oxygen content. Accordingly, the present invention relates to integrated processes for producing hydrocarbonaceous products and using a primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent supplied from the process in shipping the products.

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