System and method for acetic acid dehydration

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APP PUB NO 20070068792A1
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11233724

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Disclosed is a distillation system and method for recovering acetic acid from a feed stream containing acetic acid and water stream generated during terephthalic acid production. The invention includes a liquid-liquid extraction column and a dehydration distillation column utilizing azeotropic distillation or conventional to recover the acetic acid. The liquid-liquid extraction column is installed upstream from the dehydration distillation column. The liquid-liquid extraction column produces an extract of an extraction solvent and acetic acid which is sent to the dehydration distillation column to separate the extraction solvent and acetic acid. The dehydration distillation column may be used with or without a condenser system to recover the energy. The condenser system is a steam generator that condenses the vapor into a concentrated acetic acid stream while generating a low pressure steam. Any remaining acetic acid in water is sent to a waste water recycling facility.

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AMT INTERNATIONAL INC5028 TENNYSON PARKWAY PLANO TX 75024

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jang, JiYoung Plano, TX 16 85
Wu, Kuang-Yeu Plano, TX 30 383

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