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Process for recovering ethanol with sidedraws to regulate C3+ alcohols concentrations

US8957263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

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

Abstract

Purification and/or recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of a crude ethanol mixture are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In particular, the process involves one or more sidedraws to regulate C3+ alcohols concentration in the recovered ethanol.

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