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Simulated moving bed device

US6544413B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D15/1821
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides an ultra-micro simulated moving bed apparatus employing valve devices, each of which is applied to each unit column and comprises an eluent valve that opens or closes a first communication passage connecting an eluent feeding cul-de-sac passage with the circulation passage, an extract valve that opens or closes a second communication passage connecting an extract draw-out cul-de-sac passage with the circulation passage, a feedstock mixture valve that opens or closes a third communication passage connecting a feedstock mixture feeding cul-de-sac passage with the circulation passage, and a raffinate valve that opens or closes a fourth communication passage connecting a raffinate draw-out cul-de-sac passage with the circulation passage. By employment of the valve devices can be provided an ultra-micro simulated moving bed apparatus that has a small volume of the fluid flowable spaces, good operation stability, quick return to a stable operation after changing the operation conditions, and high separation efficiency.

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