초록

A method for low temperature separation of fluids wherein the separation process is sustained by refrigeration generated by a recirculating multicomponent refrigerant fluid.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for separating a fluid mixture comprising:(A) compressing a multicomponent refrigerant fluid;(B) cooling the compressed multicomponent refrigerant fluid to at least partially condense the multicomponent refrigerant fluid;(C) expanding the cooled, compressed multi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for separating a fluid mixture comprising:(A) compressing a multicomponent refrigerant fluid;(B) cooling the compressed multicomponent refrigerant fluid to at least partially condense the multicomponent refrigerant fluid;(C) expanding the cooled, compressed multicomponent refrigerant fluid to generate refrigeration;(D) employing said refrigeration to maintain low temperature conditions for a fluid mixture;(E) separating the fluid mixture into at least one more volatile vapor component and into at least one less volatile liquid component; and(F) recovering at least one of said more volatile vapor component(s) and less volatile liquid component(s).