Process for component separation utilizing miscibility depression near a freezing point
US10537843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2257/80
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for separating a mixture of components is disclosed. A liquid mixture is provided to a separation vessel substantially near a temperature at which a product component freezes. The liquid mixture comprises the product component and a carrier component. The product component and the carrier component are essentially immiscible substantially near the temperature. The liquid mixture is separated into two or more phases, the two or more phases comprising a product component-rich liquid phase and a product component-depleted liquid phase. In this manner, a mixture of components is separated.
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