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Simulated moving bed separation process

US10786756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2017
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C15/073
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The process involves the use of two rotary valves to implement Varicol operation of a simulated moving bed apparatus to separate a product from at least one multicomponent feed. In a particular embodiment, paraxylene is separated from a mixture of C8 aromatic hydrocarbons. The use of the Varicol process further enhances the separation of the desired product and provides flexibility with a simulated moving bed apparatus using dual rotary valves.

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