OA13008A - Motor driven compressor system for natural gas liquefaction. - Google Patents
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| US10/286,292 US6640586B1 (en) | 2002-11-01 | 2002-11-01 | Motor driven compressor system for natural gas liquefaction |
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| OA13008A true OA13008A (en) | 2006-10-13 |
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