Use of divided wall technology to produce high purity methanol
US12180129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for producing high purity methanol and isobutene from crude MTBE feed using multiple divided wall columns are provided. The methods can include purifying the MTBE, dissociating the MTBE to produce isobutene and methanol, purifying the isobutene and recovering/purifying methanol.
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