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Butadiene removal system for ethylene plants with front end hydrogenation systems

US5939596A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 1998
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a process and system for the removal of butadiene from a cracked gas stream prior to entering a front end hydrogenation reactor in an olefin production facility.

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