Abstract: A method for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG). A natural gas stream is directed to a mechanical refrigeration unit to liquefy the natural gas stream and form a pressurized liquefied natural gas (LNG) stream with a pressure greater than 50 psia (345 kPa) and less than 500 psia (3445 kPa). A liquid refrigerant subcooling unit is provided at a first location. Liquid refrigerant is produced at a second location that is geographically separate from the first location. The produced liquid refrigerant is transported to the first location. The pressurized LNG stream is subcooled in the liquid refrigerant subcooling unit by exchanging heat between the pressurized LNG stream and at least one stream of the liquid refrigerant to thereby produce an LNG stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a helium-enriched vapor stream, a methane-enriched vapor stream, and a liquid stream enriched in hydrocarbons heavier than methane from a pressurized, multicomponent, multiphase stream comprising methane (C1), helium (He) and hydrocarbons heavier than methane (C2+). The process includes cooling the multiphase stream to produce at least one vapor stream enriched in helium and at least one liquid stream, withdrawing at least a portion of the at least one vapor stream as a helium-enriched product stream, passing at least a portion of the at least one liquid stream to a demethanizer, withdrawing from the demethanizer a vapor enriched in methane (C1), and withdrawing from the demethanizer a liquid enriched in hydrocarbons heavier than methane (C2+).

Abstract: The headset system utilizes the theory that unique sound waves can be added or subtracted without loss of information to attenuate the noise at the ear and mouthpiece, without lowering the noise level of the environment. This allows for clearer reception and transmission of communication. The system includes a directional microphone mounted on a headset/helmet, isolated from both voice and earphone output, level-setting and frequency tailoring circuits, and voltage summers and amplifiers. The microphone picks up the ambient noise, and the level-setting and frequency tailoring circuits produce a close approximation of the noise at the ear and mouthpiece (i.e., two separate matching circuits). This signal is then inverted (using an inverting buffer) to provide destructive interference.