Abstract: The improved process and apparatus of the present invention for extracting high purity aromatics from gasoline using a glycol solvent based extraction process decrease liquid-vapor flashing, reduce reflux flow rate, and use heat of enthalpy produces at one point as a source of energy used at another point, decreasing energy consumption while significantly increasing purity and amount of product obtained.
Abstract: The improved process and apparatus of the present invention for extracting high purity aromatics from gasoline using a glycol solvent based extraction process decrease liquid-vapor flashing, reduce reflux flow rate, and use heat of enthalpy produces at one point as a source of energy used at another point, decreasing energy consumption while significantly increasing purity and amount of product obtained.
Abstract: The method for rejuvenating solid paraxylene adsorbent comprises the steps of varying the water injection rate above a predetermined minimum level in a non-linear fashion for a time sufficient to produce rejuvenation of the adsorbent and if desired, adding at least one polar organic compound to the water being injected.