US4494967A
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Process for the removal of impurities from a gas stream containing solvent vapors
Assignee: Lohmann GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1982-08-13
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Granted: 1985-01-22
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Expires: 2002-08-13
Abstract
Abstract Solid and liquid, especially high-boiling, impurities are removed from a gas stream containing solvent vapors in such a manner that the gas stream is washed with the condensate of one or more solvent vapors contained in the gas stream, preferably with the fraction which has the greatest affinity for the impurities to be removed. After a distillatory separation of the impurities, as befits the goals of the process, the solvent or solvent mixture used for the washing process is returned again into the process, preferably after it has been removed from the gas stream by condensation and/or adsorption. The gas stream can be returned into a vaporization chamber where it is again charged with solvent vapors.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Barth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/14; B05; B05B; B05B14/00; B05B14/40; B05B14/49; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A process for removing impurities from a gas stream containing one or more solvent vapors, said impurities being suspended in a gas stream as liquid or solid particles, comprising the steps of washing the gas stream with a condensate of one or more solvent vapors contained in the gas stream, said condensate being substantially free of impurities and including one or more auxiliary agents which bind the impurities to be removed from the gas stream, feeding the solvent concentrate to the gas stream after separation of the impurities and removing said concentrate from the gas stream through condensation and adsorption together with the originally contained solvent vapors and the parts which vaporize during the washing step and returning the solvent concentrate to a mixing vessel either together with the removed impurities or after separation of the impurities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for removing impurities from a gas stream containing one or more solvent vapors, said impurities being suspended in a gas stream as liquid or solid particles, comprising the steps of washing the gas stream with a condensate of one or more solvent vapors contained in the gas stream, said condensate being substantially free of impurities and including one or more auxiliary agents which bind the impurities to be removed from the gas stream, feeding the solvent concentrate to the gas stream after separation of the impurities and removing said concentrate from the gas stream through condensation and adsorption together with the originally contained solvent vapors and the parts which vaporize during the washing step and returning the solvent concentrate to a mixing vessel either together with the removed impurities or after separation of the impurities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process as defined in claim 1, wherein the adsorption takes place after the condensation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process as defined in claim 2, wherein the gas stream which has a low concentration of solvent vapors is returned to a vaporization chamber for renewed charging with solvent vapors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process as defined in claim 3, wherein the gas stream returned to the vaporization chamber has been purged of solvent vapors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-22 | 1988-07-23 | 1989-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-22 | 1992-07-23 | 1993-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-07-23 | 1997-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |