Saipem has been granted a patent for a process that regasifies a fluid and generates electrical energy. The method involves multiple steps, including pumping, heating, expanding in a turbine, and cooling, ultimately condensing the fluid to facilitate regasification. GlobalData’s report on Saipem gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Regasifying fluid and generating electrical energy process
The patent US12066154B2 outlines a novel process for regasifying a fluid, specifically targeting the generation of electrical energy from liquefied natural gas (LNG). The process involves a series of steps that begin with the pumping of an operating fluid through both low-pressure and high-pressure pumps. Following this, the fluid undergoes heating in a recuperator, which includes low and high-temperature heat recovery steps. The heated fluid is then further heated using a high-temperature source before being expanded in a turbine to generate electrical energy. The process also incorporates cooling and condensing steps, where the cooled flow is subjected to heat exchange with previously heated flows, ultimately leading to the regasification of the operating fluid.
Additionally, the patent describes specific enhancements to the process, such as the inclusion of a recompression step after the low-pressure pumping, which allows for the combination of the flow with the first heated flow. The claims further detail optional steps, including vaporization prior to recompression, superheating, and the use of intermediate fluids for heat exchange. The patent also encompasses the design of a regasification line and plant that implements this process, emphasizing its potential for efficient energy generation from LNG.
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