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Process for producing para-xylene using a step in a simulated moving bed and a step of fractionation via a three-fraction column

US10954176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2019
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing high-purity para-xylene, comprising a single step of separation by adsorption in an SMB, with a subsequent step of separation by distillation in a first three-fraction distillation column producing at least two raffinates and optionally of two isomerization steps, making it possible to improve the overall para-xylene yield of the aromatic loop and to minimize the economic impact.

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