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Process for recycling gas from acetic acid hydrogenation

US8575404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Monitoring and recycling gases from acetic acid hydrogenation reaction to maintain a constant pressure in the hydrogenation reaction system. Purging of the vapor stream comprising hydrogen may be limited or reduced. Further purging of the by-product may be from the dissolved by-product gases.

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