Refrigerant accumulator
The refrigerant accumulator design with multi-plane pipe configurations addresses space and elevation issues in LNG facilities by efficiently separating refrigerant streams, improving system stability and flexibility.
WO2025212256A1 Publication Date: 2025-10-09CONOCOPHILLIPS CO
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2025/020180
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-04
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-09
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional refrigerant accumulators in LNG facilities require large spaces due to their size and elevation requirements, which can be inefficient and sensitive to process upsets.
Method used
A refrigerant accumulator design with multiple pipes disposed on different planes, allowing for efficient separation of refrigerant streams into vapor and liquid phases using gravity, providing surge time for system stability and reducing space requirements.
Benefits of technology
The design achieves efficient separation with reduced space and elevation needs, enhancing system stability and operational flexibility in LNG facilities.
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Abstract
A refrigerant accumulator operable to receive a refrigerant. The refrigerant accumulator may include a plurality of elongated pipes. The plurality of pipes may include a first portion of the plurality of pipes disposed on a first plane and a second portion of the plurality of pipes disposed on a second plane.
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