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Process and apparatus for simulated counter-current chromatographic separation using two adsorbers in parallel for optimized para-xylene production

US9731220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2012
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2036

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

Abstract

The present invention describes a novel configuration for simulated moving bed separation processes characterized by using two adsorbers each containing 12 beds, these two adsorbers functioning in parallel. This novel configuration can be used to optimize para-xylene production.

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