Process for efficient polymer particle purging
US11104749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29B2009/168
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process comprising polymerizing olefin monomers and optionally comonomers in a first reactor vessel, thereby forming a raw product stream comprising polymerized solids, unreacted monomer and optionally comonomer, the polymerized solids comprising olefin polymer, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and catalyst system. Then the polymerized solids are contacted with a catalyst poison selected from carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, alcohols, amines, or mixtures thereof, thereby forming a passivated stream. The passivated stream is maintained in an agitated state within a second reactor. The passivated stream within the second reactor is then contacted with a circulating gas comprising unreacted monomer for a residence time, thereby reducing the concentration of VOC in the polymerized solids by at least 10 wt % compared to the level before entering the second reactor, thereby forming a purified olefin polymer solids stream.
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