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Recovery process for volatile compounds from solids in aqueous solution

US6538164B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2000
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/54
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Volatile compounds may be economically recovered from solids present in aqueous solution by subjecting the solution to rapid separation where the volatilization occurs in a flash, spray, or fluid bed, or mechanically agitated dryers. Rapidly separating the solids from the volatile compound greatly simplifies the isolation of the volatile compounds from water. The methods have utility for fermentation processes, solids management, and recycling processes.

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