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Process for separation of propylene from a liquefied petroleum gas stream

US10472306B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2018
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 29, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a combined C3/C4 splitter with a membrane system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a combined C3/C4 splitter column to separate highly pure propylene product from a liquefied petroleum gas stream, which eliminates a C3 splitter having over 120 trays and the additional equipment that a C3 splitter requires.

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