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Recovery and purification of ethylene

US7437891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2004
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/932
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the recovery and purification of ethylene and optionally propylene from a stream containing lighter and heavier components that employs an ethylene distributor column and a partially thermally coupled distributed distillation system.

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