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Agitation system for alkylbenzene oxidation reactors

US6984753B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2002
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00779
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing aromatic dicarboxylic acids by the oxidation of dimethylbenzenes wherein dimethylbenzenes are mixed with an oxygen containing gas, solvent and catalyst in a reactor and the reaction mixture is agitated with one or more asymmetric radial impellers in combination with at least one axial impeller.

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