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Multi-stage pervaporation process run at progressively higher vacuum, higher temperature or both at each successive retentate stage

US4962270A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1989
Grant dateOct 9, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D61/3621
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved separation of feed streams containing multiple components is effected by means of a multi membrane staged pervaporation process wherein each membrane stage is series is run as progressively higher temperature, stronger vacuum or both than the preceding stage. This process is especially useful for separating components from wide boiling range mixtures.

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