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Production of acetic acid with an increased production rate

US8637698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2010
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/44
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing acetic acid at increased production rates. The method may include a heat transfer system for generating a steam product from the heat of the reaction. In addition, the method may include multiple drying columns. The steam product may be integrated with at least one of the multiple drying columns.

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