INTEGRATED NITROGEN LIQUEFIER FOR A NITROGEN AND ARGON PRODUCING CRYOGENIC AIR SEPARATION UNIT

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APP PUB NO 20230221069A1
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18180211

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A nitrogen liquefier configured to be integrated with an argon and nitrogen producing cryogenic air separation unit and method of nitrogen liquefaction are provided. The integrated nitrogen liquefier and associated methods may be operated in at least three distinct modes including: (i) a nil liquid nitrogen mode; (ii) a low liquid nitrogen mode; and (iii) a high liquid nitrogen mode. The present systems and methods are further characterized in an oxygen enriched stream from the lower pressure column of the air separation unit is an oxygen enriched condensing medium used in the argon condenser.

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LINDE GMBHDR -CARL-VON-LINDE-STR 6-14 PULLACH 82049

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Cabral, Jeremy M Clarence Center, US 3 1
Handley, James R East Amherst, US 25 171
Kromer, Brian R Buffalo, US 25 287
Prosser, Neil M Lockport, US 51 203

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