NL123786C - - Google Patents

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NL123786C
NL123786C NL123786DA NL123786C NL 123786 C NL123786 C NL 123786C NL 123786D A NL123786D A NL 123786DA NL 123786 C NL123786 C NL 123786C
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liquefied gas
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Separation By Low-Temperature Treatments (AREA)
  • Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
NL123786D 1960-12-23 NL123786C (no)

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US78075A US3108447A (en) 1960-12-23 1960-12-23 Refrigeration by direct vapor condensation

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US (1) US3108447A (no)
BE (1) BE611935A (no)
BR (1) BR6132067D0 (no)
DE (1) DE1192223B (no)
GB (1) GB915413A (no)
NL (2) NL268045A (no)

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