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Method for removing ammonia and carbon dioxide gases from a steam

  • US 6,027,552 A
  • Filed: 03/30/1998
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of absorbing ammonia and carbon dioxide gases from a steam containing water vapor, ammonia and carbon dioxide gases, comprising:

  • (a) introducing the steam containing water vapor, ammonia and carbon dioxide gas into a condenser through a vapor inlet;

    (b) condensing a portion of the steam to form a condensate and a residual gas containing unabsorbed ammonia and carbon dioxide;

    (c) forming a continuous condensate curtain between the vapor inlet and a vapor outlet; and

    (d) withdrawing the residual gas through the condensate curtain prior to exiting the condenser.

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