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Process of removing contaminants from an olefin stream using extractive distillation

US6559248B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2001
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2021

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of purifying olefin containing oxygenate contaminants. The method incorporates the use of extractive distillation. Under the appropriate conditions, olefins containing very low levels of oxygenate contaminants can be recovered.

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