FR3013817B1 - METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLING / LIQUEFACTION AT LOW TEMPERATURE - Google Patents

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLING / LIQUEFACTION AT LOW TEMPERATURE Download PDF

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FR3013817B1
FR3013817B1 FR1361701A FR1361701A FR3013817B1 FR 3013817 B1 FR3013817 B1 FR 3013817B1 FR 1361701 A FR1361701 A FR 1361701A FR 1361701 A FR1361701 A FR 1361701A FR 3013817 B1 FR3013817 B1 FR 3013817B1
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Jean-Marc Bernhardt
Marie Cursan
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LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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    • F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
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    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
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    • F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
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    • F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
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    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
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    • F25J2270/912—Liquefaction cycle of a low-boiling (feed) gas in a cryocooler, i.e. in a closed-loop refrigerator

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Abstract

Procédé de refroidissement/liquéfaction à basse température d'un fluide de travail utilisant un réfrigérateur/liquéfacteur comprenant un circuit de travail pourvu d'une station (2) de compression utilisant un ou plusieurs compresseurs (12) monté(s) sur des paliers (5), le réfrigérateur comprenant un dispositif (14) d'injection d'un gaz de barrage distinct du fluide de travail au niveau d'au moins un palier (5) du ou des compresseurs (12) pour former un barrage gazeux contenant de l'azote guidant les fuites de fluide de travail vers une zone de recyclage, le réfrigérateur/liquéfacteur comprenant un dispositif (1) de purification de gaz ayant comprend deux organes de purification (4, 6) disposés en série sur le trajet du mélange de gaz, un premier organe (4) de purification réalisant une prépurification par refroidissement (7, 9) du mélange de gaz et séparation du gaz de travail dans au moins un pot séparateur, le second organe (6) de purification comprenant un épurateur cryogénique à adsorption.A method of cooling / liquefying at low temperature a working fluid using a refrigerator / liquefier comprising a working circuit provided with a compression station (2) using one or more compressors (12) mounted on bearings ( 5), the refrigerator comprising a device (14) for injecting a barrier gas separate from the working fluid at the level of at least one bearing (5) of the compressor or compressors (12) to form a gas barrier containing nitrogen guiding the working fluid leaks to a recycling zone, the refrigerator / liquefier comprising a gas purification device (1) comprising two purification members (4, 6) arranged in series on the path of the mixture of gas, a first purification member (4) carrying out a prepurification by cooling (7, 9) of the gas mixture and separation of the working gas in at least one separator pot, the second purification member (6) comprising a cryogenic scrubber with ad sorption.

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