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Fractional distillation column and method for its use

US5091060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1990
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S203/09
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fractional distillation column and method for its use are provided which employ n sets of trays, where n is an integer and n.gtoreq.2. An equivalent number n of separate liquid streams are passed generally downwardly through the column so that each liquid stream flows onto and between individual trays of its corresponding set of trays.

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