Solvent exchange column and a method of use therefor
US6471865B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D3/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a solvent exchange column for continuously exchanging styrene monomer with the solvent used to produce polybutadiene and a method of use therefor. The solvent exchange column includes an exchange plate support structure coupled to and supporting spaced apart exchange plates, wherein each of the exchange plates has holes located therein to allow a passage of fluid therethrough. The solvent exchange column further includes a vapor ventilation system for allowing the volatized solvent to exit the solvent exchange column.
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