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Method for the fractionation of molasses

US6663780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2002
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D15/362
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the fractionation of molasses using a chromatographic simulated moving bed system with two or more loops in which the liquid flow can be effected in a system comprising at least two chromatographic partial packing material beds. In the method of the invention, product(s) are recovered during a process comprising one or more of the following phases: a feeding phase of molasses, an eluting phase and a recycling phase. The liquid present in the partial packing material beds with their dry solids profile can be recycled in the recycling phase in one or more loops comprising one or more partial packing material beds.

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