Distillation process using microchannel technology
US7610775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S62/902
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosed invention relates to a distillation process for separating two or more components having different volatilities from a liquid mixture containing the components. The process employs microchannel technology for effecting the distillation and is particularly suitable for conducting difficult separations, such as the separation of ethane from ethylene, wherein the individual components are characterized by having volatilities that are very close to one another.
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