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Process for producing ethanol using multiple beds each having different catalysts

US9670119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2012
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention produces ethanol in a stacked bed reactor that comprises a first catalyst and a second catalyst, wherein the first and second catalysts comprise at least one group VIII metal, and wherein the second catalyst is substantially free of copper. The crude ethanol product may be separated and ethanol recovered.

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