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Control and optimization of process for making ethylene oxide

US7851760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2007
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/399
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention pertains to a method for controlling the Limiting Oxygen Value (LOV) of a reactor for producing ethylene oxide using a tunable diode laser. The sample to be tested is extracted. A method for controlling oxygen analyzer safety shutdown for a reactor for producing ethylene oxide using a tunable diode laser is also described.

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