Direct epoxidation process
US7550610B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J8/228
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is disclosed for reacting an olefin, hydrogen, and oxygen in a slurry comprising a catalyst and a solvent in a reactor. The gas bubbles in the slurry are in a churn-turbulent flow regime. The process gives improved yield and operational and maintenance advantages.
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