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Method of filtering cellulose acetate solutions as well as a plant for carrying out the method

US5330642A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1992
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/085
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for filtering cellulose acetate solutions, including a backflush filter to effect filtration so as to avoid solvent losses and filtering aids that must be dumped, dilution means including solvent supply means for diluting the backflush liquid, separation means for eliminating solid insoluble components, and means for recycling backflush liquid freed from solids to a plant for producing new cellulose acetate spin solution.

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