System and process for the production of functionalized olefinic-based polymer
US10947375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2023/44
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for producing a functionalized olefinic-based polymer, the system comprising a polymerization zone for producing an olefinic-based polymer comprising a mixing section, a deliquifying section, and a quenching section, wherein at least one section of the polymerization zone has a defined cross-sectional area that continually decreases from a first end to a second end of said section; a devolatilization zone comprising a kneader or extruder, wherein said devolatilization zone is downstream of said polymerization zone and in fluid communication with said polymerization zone; and a functionalization zone downstream of said devolatilization zone and in fluid communication with said devolatilization zone.
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