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Continuous liquid extraction process with periodic flow of the denser stream

US3979281A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1974
Grant dateSep 7, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 16, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D11/043
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid-liquid extraction process utilizing a tower having perforated contacting trays. The discontinuous flow of the denser downward moving stream prevents the backmixing of this stream on the contacting trays and increases the efficiency of the extraction.

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