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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2001
Kwang-Ho Song, Daejeon, KR;
Kwang-Ho Park, Daejeon, KR;
LG Chemical Co., Ltd., Daejon, KR;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process and equipment for preparing highly polymerized aromatic polycarbonate by postpolymerizing polycarbonate prepolymer. The polycarbonate prepolymer is formed by the melt transesterification of carbonate ester and diol compound. The polycarbonate prepolymer is postpolymerized using a horizontal tubular reactor comprising rotational plates, several separated compartments divided by the rotational plates, and vents. The degree of polycarbonate polymerization can be continuously controlled by regulating the residence time of reactants in the reactor compartments. This is achieved in the present invention by regulating the rate of polycarbonate prepolymer injection into the reactor. Discoloration of final products can be prevented in the present invention by discharging byproduct(s), aromatic alcohol, from the reactor compartment through a vent.