Process for continuous reaction and separation using fixed catalyst bed serially connected to simulated moving catalyst and adsorbent bed
US5618972A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A two-stage process for effecting a chemical reaction has been developed. The reactants are contacted with a first stage fixed catalyst bed containing a solid catalyst or mixture of catalysts effective to catalyze the reaction and form a mixture of reactants and products. This reaction mixture and a desorbent are then contacted with a second stage simulated moving bed containing a solid or a mixture of solids effective to catalyze the reaction and to selectively adsorb at least one component from the reaction mixture. At least one product-containing stream is formed and collected. The process may be conducted in the liquid phase or in the vapor phase.
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