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Pre Cooling Liquefaction Sub Cooling
Natural
Gas LNG

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M M M

The actual design varies considerably with the different processes. The most
critical component is the heat exchanger, also called the cold box, which is
designed for optimum cooling efficiency. Designs may use separate cold
boxes, or two stages may combine into one complex common heat
exchanger.

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