Abstract: A process for separating propylene mixed with propane by adsorption in a simulated moving bed is described. The process operates in the gaseous phase or in the liquid phase, and it uses a 13X faujasite-type zeolite as adsorbent solid and butene-1 or isobutane or any mixture of these 2 components as desorbent.

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.

Abstract: A process for separating propylene mixed with propane by adsorption in a simulated moving bed is described. The process operates in the gaseous phase or in the liquid phase, and it uses a 13X faujasite-type zeolite as adsorbent solid and butene-1 or isobutane or any mixture of these 2 components as desorbent.

Abstract: A process for the production of para-xylene by simulated counter-current adsorption with high flexibility with respect to a reference run (100%) uses 2 adsorbers each with 12 beds, said adsorbers being able to be connected in accordance with 3 different modes; the flexibility obtained is 50% to 150%.

Abstract: A process for the production of para-xylene by simulated counter-current adsorption with high flexibility with respect to a reference run (100%) uses 2 adsorbers each with 12 beds, said adsorbers being able to be connected in accordance with 3 different modes; the flexibility obtained is 50% to 150%.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing hydrogen of very high purity from a feed predominantly containing said hydrogen and a minor part of impurities mainly consisting of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane and heavier hydrocarbons. The purification method by hydrogen adsorption using a desorption stage at a lower pressure than the pressure of the feed, such as a PSA method for example, allows to produce the desorption stream and notably to recover the carbon dioxide under pressure and high-purity hydrogen, with a high yield. These performances are obtained by combining the successive stages of the method according to the invention with the use of a new family of adsorbent whose dynamic capacity at a high desorption pressure is greater than that of conventional adsorbents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing high purity meta-xylene, comprising a step for separation by simulated moving bed adsorption starting from an aromatic C8 feed delivering a fraction which is rich in meta-xylene and a fraction which is depleted in meta-xylene, and a step for crystallization of the meta-xylene rich fraction. The purity of the meta-xylene produced is at least 99.5%.

Abstract: A process for producing para-xylene from a hydrocarbon feed is described in which an adsorption column operating as a simulated moving bed with at least five zones delivers an extract, a 2-raffinate and an intermediate raffinate. The extract is distilled and the distillate is optionally re-crystallized to recover para-xylene with a purity of at least 99.7%. The 2-raffinate is distilled then isomerized in a reactor preferably operating in the liquid phase and at a low temperature. The intermediate raffinate with an enriched ethylbenzene content is distilled then isomerized in the vapour phase.

Abstract: Process for separation of metaxylene, with at least 99% by weight of purity of an aromatic feedstock F, in a single adsorption stage in a simulated moving bed in an SMB device that comprises 12, 13 or 15 adsorbent beds with different numbers of beds being employed in zone 1 between the supply of the desorbent D and the draw-off of the extract E; zone 2 between the draw-off of the extract E and the supply of the feedstock F; zone 3 between the supply of the feedstock and the draw-off of the raffinate R; and zone 4 between the draw-off of the raffinate R and the supply of the desorbent D whereby the process is carried out according to a configuration of zones (a, b, c, d), whereby a, b, c, and d represent the number of adsorbent beds that operate respectively in zones 1, 2, 3, 4 in which there is used: Either an SMB of 12 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 3, 2), Or an SMB of 13 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 4, 2), Or an SMB of 15 adsorbent beds op

Abstract: The invention relates to an original experimental device for the study and the validation of processes in a reactive simulated moving bed, as well as the method that makes possible the exploitation of the results obtained from said device. This device consists of one or two columns and a number of storage tanks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing hydrogen of very high purity from a feed predominantly containing said hydrogen and a minor part of impurities mainly consisting of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane and heavier hydrocarbons. The purification method by hydrogen adsorption using a desorption stage at a lower pressure than the pressure of the feed, such as a PSA method for example, allows to produce the desorption stream and notably to recover the carbon dioxide under pressure and high-purity hydrogen, with a high yield. These performances are obtained by combining the successive stages of the method according to the invention with the use of a new family of adsorbent whose dynamic capacity at a high desorption pressure is greater than that of conventional adsorbents.

Abstract: A process for separating propylene mixed with propane by adsorption in a simulated moving bed is described. The process operates in the gaseous phase or in the liquid phase, and it uses a 13X faujasite-type zeolite as adsorbent solid and butene-1 or isobutane or any mixture of these 2 components as desorbent.

Abstract: A process for co-producing para-xylene and styrene from a feed (1) of hydrocarbons containing xylenes and ethylbenzene is described, the process comprising the following succession of steps: a step for separating the feed in a simulated moving bed in an adsorption column (6) containing beds of an adsorbent, from which an extract that is rich in para-xylene (7a) of at least 99.7% purity and at least one raffinate (7b) containing ethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, meta-xylene and a very small quantity of para-xylene is withdrawn; a step for dehydrogenating (10) the ethylbenzene contained in the raffinate (7b) to styrene; at least one step for primary separation of the stream (11) from the dehydrogenation step (10), to eliminate by-products; a step for separating the purified mixture (18) derived from the stream (11) containing styrene, unconverted ethylbenzene, meta-xylene and ortho-xylene, from which a stream (21a) that is rich in styrene of at least 99.

Abstract: Process for separation of metaxylene, with at least 99% by weight of purity of an aromatic feedstock F, in a single adsorption stage in a simulated moving bed in an SMB device that comprises 12, 13 or 15 adsorbent beds with different numbers of beds being employed in zone 1 between the supply of the desorbent D and the draw-off of the extract E; zone 2 between the draw-off of the extract E and the supply of the feedstock F; zone 3 between the supply of the feedstock and the draw-off of the raffinate R; and zone 4 between the draw-off of the raffinate R and the supply of the desorbent D whereby the process is carried out according to a configuration of zones (a, b, c, d), whereby a, b, c, and d represent the number of adsorbent beds that operate respectively in zones 1, 2, 3, 4 in which there is used: Either an SMB of 12 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 3, 2), Or an SMB of 13 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 4, 2), Or an SMB of 15 adsorbent beds op

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing high purity meta-xylene, comprising a step for separation by simulated moving bed adsorption starting from an aromatic C8 feed delivering a fraction which is rich in meta-xylene and a fraction which is depleted in meta-xylene, and a step for crystallization of the meta-xylene rich fraction. The purity of the meta-xylene produced is at least 99.5%.

Abstract: A process for producing para-xylene from a hydrocarbon feed is described in which an adsorption column operating as a simulated moving bed with at least five zones delivers an extract, a 2-raffinate and an intermediate raffinate. The extract is distilled and the distillate is optionally re-crystallized to recover para-xylene with a purity of at least 99.7%. The 2-raffmate is distilled then isomerized in a reactor preferably operating in the liquid phase and at a low temperature. The intermediate raffinate with an enriched ethylbenzene content is distilled then isomerized in the vapour phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to an original experimental device for the study and the validation of processes in a reactive simulated moving bed, as well as the method that makes possible the exploitation of the results obtained from said device. This device consists of one or two columns and a number of storage tanks.

Abstract: Method of optimizing the operation of a unit intended for separation of the components of a feed (xylenes) by simulated countercurrent in hybrid operating mode. The method allows to minimize the solvent ratio and to maximize the capacity of the separation unit while keeping product specifications such as purity and yield constant. It has been verified that these two objectives cannot be reached simultaneously and it is recommended to operate with a minimum solvent ratio while guaranteeing a high capacity compatible with stable operation of the separation unit. These optimization objectives are reached while keeping good stability around the optimum point thus defined, by using a known operation control process such as the one described in patent EP-875,268 for example.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for desulphurizing a gas oil type hydrocarbon cut by adsorption to obtain a desulphurized effluent containing less than 10 ppm by weight in a yield of more than 95% by weight. Said process comprises a step for simulated moving bed adsorption of sulphur-containing compounds in the feed, a raffinate distillation step and an extract distillation step.