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Crystallization process for para-xylene recovery using two-stage recovery section

US5329061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1993
Grant dateJul 12, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C7/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a combination crystallization/xylene isomerization process for producing para-xylene crystals, the recovery section is modified to accommodate crystallizing and separating para-xylene crystals at two different temperatures (a higher temperature followed by a lower temperature). The benefit is a reduction in the overall energy cost of the process.

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