Vapor collection and disposal system
OwnerAngelo P. Datisinventor
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Abstract
There is disclosed an improved hydrocarbon vapor collection and disposal system consisting of a hydrocarbon vapor circulation loop disposed between a hydrocarbon vapor storage area and a vapor disposal unit such as an incinerator or a liquefication unit. The system is also provided with means for activating the disposal unit when hydrocarbon vapors are passed from the hydrocarbon liquid dispensing unit into the circulation loop.
Claims6
A device for increasing the concentration of hydrocarbons in a stream of lean hydrocarbon vapors prior to the disposal of said vapors comprising:
- a circulation loop disposed between a liquid hydrocarbon storage tank and a disposal unit;
- a vapor pumping means for pumping hydrocarbon vapors in said circulation loop;
- a vapor inlet for introducing said lean vapors into said circulation loop;
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- means for activating said disposal unit only when said lean hydrocarbon vapors are passed into said circulation loop.
An improved method for increasing the concentration of hydrocarbons in a stream of lean hydrocarbon vapors prior to the disposal of said vapors comprising:
- circulating rich hydrocarbon vapors in a circulation loop disposed between a liquid hydrocarbon storage tank and a disposal unit;
- passing said lean vapors into said circulation loop and mixing said lean vapors with said rich vapors;
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- activating said disposal unit when said lean vapors are passed into said circulation loop.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.