Method for reducing energy consumption in the production of styrene monomer utilizing azeotropic water/ethylbenzene feed vaporization
US9714203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C5/327
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to reduced-energy improvements in methods and systems to produce styrene monomer via ethylbenzene dehydrogenation. The methods and systems reduce utility cost and provide savings in comparison with the current technology practiced in the industry.
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