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Distillation column reactor and process

US4089752A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1976
Grant dateMay 16, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 30, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S203/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A distillation column reactor which provides a relatively long residence time with a minimum drop in pressure which comprises a distillation column containing standard trays with downcomers, a liquid reservoir between the trays, and vapor ports provided through said reservoir, whereby liquid from said downcomers enters said reservoir thereby providing increased liquid residence time in said column.

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