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High pressure separation of dimethyl ether from an olefin stream

US7060866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2002
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C7/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of removing dimethyl ether from an ethylene and/or propylene containing stream. Dimethyl ether is removed at a high pressure, preferably in a distillation column. The high pressure separation has the benefit of providing a relatively low bottoms temperature separation, while allowing for recovery of a highly concentrated ethylene and/or propylene stream.

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