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Process and apparatus for simulated counter-current chromatographic separation for high-productivity production of paraxylene

US9452370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2013
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C7/13
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention describes a process for the separation of xylenes in simulated counter-current utilising at least one adsorber with a limited cumulated total height (Hcu) of adsorbent and a superficial velocity (Vsl) of less than 2 cm/s.

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