Inventors:
Megan V. Evans - Houston TX, US
Attilio J. Praderio - Houston TX, US
Lisa M. Strassle - Ponca City OK, US
Mohan S. Chahal - Houston TX, US
Matthew C. Gentry - Katy TX, US
Wesley R. Qualls - Katy TX, US
Marc T. Bellomy - Cypress TX, US
James L. Rockwell - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
ConocoPhilips Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
F25J 3/00
US Classification:
62630, 62618, 62620, 62631
Abstract:
An LNG facility employing an optimized heavies removal system. The optimized heavies removal system can comprise at least one distillation column and at least two separate heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be operable to heat a liquid stream withdrawn from a distillation column to thereby provide predominantly vapor and/or liquid streams that can be reintroduced into the column.