Methods of dewatering of alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis and related systems
US11571660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis, where the concentration of alcohol in the draw stream is equal to or greater than the concentration of the alcohol in the feed stream. As the feed stream is concentrated the alcohol is retained in the feed stream.
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