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Selective separation of multi-ring aromatic hydrocarbons from distillates by perstraction

US4962271A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1989
Grant dateOct 9, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G31/11
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Membrane separation under perstraction conditions of a lube oil distillate is disclosed which produces a retentate rich in non-aromatics hydrocarbons and alkyl aromatic and a permeate rich in multi-ring aromatics. The recovered retentate is similar to a solvent extracted raffinate but possesses a higher concentration of alkyl-single ring aromatics. The membrane separation process is highly selective for removing multi-ring aromatics from the lube distillate.

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