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Fractional distillation column pumparound heat removal control

US4246070A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1979
Grant dateJan 20, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 25, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S208/01
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A control system for a fractional distillation column in which a pumparound stream is used to remove heat from the fractional distillation column is disclosed. A combination of feedforward and feedback control is utilized to control the heat removal by the pumparound stream in such a manner that smoother operation of the fractional distillation column will be accomplished and a closer approach to required product specifications will be approached.

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