Membrane separation process using mixed vapor-liquid feed
US9682902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a pervaporation membrane process for the separation of high octane fuel components from a gasoline feed stream comprising feeding a mixed phase vapor-liquid feed to a cyclone separation means to separate the liquid from the vapor, then sending the saturated vapor to the membrane, thereby extending the useful life of the membrane.
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