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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2023
Uop Llc, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Daniel Ziegler, Chicago, IL (US);
Gregory R. Werba, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Cealashea Baggett, Chicago, IL (US);
Joe R. Haas, Glenview, IL (US);
Rajesh Rajappan, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Abstract
Processes and apparatuses for separating aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons by extractive distillation. A solvent is mixed with the aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons. A first separation column separates non-aromatic hydrocarbons from the solvent and the aromatic hydrocarbons. A second separation column separates the aromatic hydrocarbons and the solvent. A side draw stream from the second separation column is used to heat the feed stream to the first separation column. A bottom stream from the second separation may be used to heat the liquid in the first separation column. A stab-in reboiler may be used to transfer heat from the bottoms stream to the liquid in the first separation column.