A continuous chromatography system includes a plurality of treatment columns, each column of the plurality of columns including an adsorbent. The system further includes a valve system configured to operate the plurality of columns as a simulated moving bed system. The valve system includes a first valve configuration having an injection of a brine into a first column of the plurality of columns and an extraction of an eluate from a second column of the plurality of columns. The second column being a different column than the first column. The valve system further includes a second valve configuration comprising a recirculation of fluid through the plurality of columns.
A continuous chromatography system includes a plurality of treatment columns, each column of the plurality of columns including an adsorbent. The system further includes a valve system configured to operate the plurality of columns as a simulated moving bed system. The valve system includes a first valve configuration having an injection of a brine into a first column of the plurality of columns and an extraction of an eluate from a second column of the plurality of columns. The second column being a different column than the first column. The valve system further includes a second valve configuration comprising a recirculation of fluid through the plurality of columns.
B01J 20/08 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des oxydes ou des hydroxydes des métaux non prévus dans le groupe contenant de l'oxyde ou de l'hydroxyde d'aluminiumCompositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des oxydes ou des hydroxydes des métaux non prévus dans le groupe contenant de la bauxite
G01N 30/32 - Contrôle des paramètres physiques du fluide vecteur de la pression ou de la vitesse
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SMB SEPARATOR FOR ORGANIC ACID PURIFICATION USING A STRONG ACID CATION RESIN
Systems and methods for enriching an organic acid from a fermentation broth containing residual color, salts, and carbohydrates using simulated moving bed ("SMB") chromatography to produce a high purity organic acid extract is disclosed. One embodiment of the method purifies citric acid from a fermentation broth into two product streams: a first product stream rich in salt, color, and carbohydrate impurities, and a second product stream comprising an extract enriched in organic acid.
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
B01D 15/36 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction ionique, p. ex. échange d'ions, paire d'ions, suppression d'ions ou exclusion d'ions
C07C 51/47 - SéparationPurificationStabilisationEmploi d'additifs par traitement solide-liquideSéparationPurificationStabilisationEmploi d'additifs par absorption-adsorption chimique
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SMB SEPARATOR FOR ORGANIC ACID PURIFICATION USING A STRONG ACID CATION RESIN
Systems and methods for enriching an organic acid from a fermentation broth containing residual color, salts, and carbohydrates using simulated moving bed (“SMB”) chromatography to produce a high purity organic acid extract is disclosed. One embodiment of the method purifies citric acid from a fermentation broth into two product streams: a first product stream rich in salt, color, and carbohydrate impurities, and a second product stream comprising an extract enriched in organic acid.
C07C 51/47 - SéparationPurificationStabilisationEmploi d'additifs par traitement solide-liquideSéparationPurificationStabilisationEmploi d'additifs par absorption-adsorption chimique
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
B01D 15/36 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction ionique, p. ex. échange d'ions, paire d'ions, suppression d'ions ou exclusion d'ions
B01J 39/05 - Procédés utilisant des échangeurs organiques sous forme fortement acide
B01J 47/10 - Procédés d'échange d'ions en généralAppareillage à cet effet à substance échangeur d'ions mobileProcédés d'échange d'ions en généralAppareillage à cet effet à substance échangeur d'ions en suspension ou sous forme de lit fluidisé
Systems and methods for mixing at least two mixing components, including a first mixing component independent fractal for transporting the first mixing component, a second mixing component independent fractal for transporting the second mixing component, wherein each of the first mixing component independent fractal and the second mixing component independent fractal comprise at least a first iteration of a fractal shape and a last iteration of the fractal shape, a contact channel in fluid communication with each of the last iterations for the first mixing component independent fractal and the second mixing component independent fractal, and a passive mixing structure located in at least a portion of the contact channel.
A method of enriching a material comprising glucose, fructose, and one or more components inert to isomerization using chromatography to produce a high purity fructose product. An embodiment of the method purifies high fructose corn syrup from a feedstock into three product streams: a first fraction rich in glucose, a second fructose product comprising an extract of fructose purity exceeding about 95%, and a third less pure fructose fraction comprising fructose ranging from about 55% to about 90% fructose purity. The third less pure fructose fraction may be combined with 42% fructose syrup to produce saleable mid-purity fructose product, such as having 55% fructose purity. An SMB system is also disclosed and comprises a first SMB separator, a second SMB separator, and an isomerization chamber.
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
C07H 1/08 - SéparationPurification à partir de produits naturels
A method of enriching a material comprising glucose, fructose, and one or more components inert to isomerization using chromatography to produce a high purity fructose product. An embodiment of the method purifies high fructose corn syrup from a feedstock into three product streams: a first fraction rich in glucose, a second fructose product comprising an extract of fructose purity exceeding about 95%, and a third less pure fructose fraction comprising fructose ranging from about 55% to about 90% fructose purity. The third less pure fructose fraction may be combined with 42% fructose syrup to produce saleable mid-purity fructose product, such as having 55% fructose purity. An SMB system is also disclosed and comprises a first SMB separator, a second SMB separator, and an isomerization chamber.
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
Methods of regenerating a strong base anion resin are described. The method comprises collecting a salt-containing product from a chromatographic system configured to process a biomass derived material. The salt-containing product is processed through a nanofiltration membrane to collect a salt-containing permeate, which is utilized to regenerate a spent strong base anion resin. The biomass may be a plant-based material, such as sugar beets or sugar cane. A system for regenerating a strong base anion resin is also described.
B01J 49/00 - Régénération ou réactivation des échangeurs d'ionsAppareillage à cet effet
B01J 20/285 - Absorbants ou adsorbants poreux à base de polymères
B01D 15/08 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie
B01D 15/12 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives à la préparation de l'alimentation
B01D 15/36 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction ionique, p. ex. échange d'ions, paire d'ions, suppression d'ions ou exclusion d'ions
Methods of regenerating a strong base anion resin are described. The method comprises collecting a salt-containing product from a chromatographic system configured to process a biomass derived material. The salt-containing product is processed through a nanofiltration membrane to collect a salt-containing permeate, which is used to regenerate a spent strong base anion resin. The biomass may be a plant-based material, such as sugar beets or sugar cane. A system for regenerating a strong base anion resin is also described.
B01J 49/57 - Régénération ou réactivation des échangeurs d'ionsAppareillage à cet effet caractérisés par les réactifs de régénération pour échangeurs anioniques
B01J 49/07 - Régénération ou réactivation des échangeurs d'ionsAppareillage à cet effet des lits fixes contenant des échangeurs anioniques
B01J 49/20 - Régénération ou réactivation des échangeurs d'ionsAppareillage à cet effet des membranes
A fractal flow device comprising at least one fractal pack. The at least one fractal pack comprises at least two fractal cells, where each fractal cell comprises a fractal distributor, a chamber adjacent the fractal distributor, and a fractal collector adjacent the chamber. Methods of using the fractal flow device are also disclosed.
B01D 15/36 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction ionique, p. ex. échange d'ions, paire d'ions, suppression d'ions ou exclusion d'ions
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
C02F 1/72 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation
A fractal flow device comprising at least one fractal pack. The at least one fractal pack comprises at least two fractal cells, where each fractal cell comprises a fractal distributor, a chamber adjacent the fractal distributor, and a fractal collector adjacent the chamber. Methods of using the fractal flow device are also disclosed.
B01D 25/02 - Filtres formés par l'assemblage de plusieurs éléments filtrants fixés ensemble ou parties de tels éléments dont les éléments sont constitués par des unités filtrantes indépendantes et préfabriquées, p. ex. systèmes modulaires
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METHODS OF SEPARATING COMPONENTS USING MULTI-SCALE SIMULATED MOVING BED CHROMATOGRAPHY
Described is a method of separating a product from a feed stream. The method comprises introducing a feed stream comprising a product and at least one other component to a simulated moving bed system. At least two scaling factors are applied to at least one of an inlet flow and an outlet flow to determine a temporal pattern for control of the flow(s). The product is separated from the at least one other component of the feed stream.
B01D 15/26 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation
B01D 15/36 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction ionique, p. ex. échange d'ions, paire d'ions, suppression d'ions ou exclusion d'ions
A system and process for refining raw sugar, comprising a melting unit configured to receive the raw sugar and an eluent to produce a melt liquor, a decolorization unit configured to receive the melt liquor and to produce a fine liquor, a crystallization unit configured to fractionate high-purity crystalline sucrose from the fine liquor and to provide a run-off syrup, a softening unit configured to receive the run-off syrup to produce a softened syrup, at least one separation unit configured to receive the softened syrup to produce a low-invert sucrose product, and a recycle line configured to relay the low-invert sucrose product from the at least one separation unit to the melting unit.
A system (10, 110) and process for refining raw sugar, comprising a melting unit (16, 116) configured to receive the raw sugar and an eluent to produce a melt liquor, a decolorization unit (24, 124) configured to receive the melt liquor and to produce a fine liquor, a crystallization unit (36, 136) configured to fractionate high-purity crystalline sucrose from the fine liquor and to provide a run-off syrup, a softening unit (46, 146) configured to receive the run-off syrup to produce a softened syrup, at least one separation unit (48, 148) configured to receive the softened syrup to produce a low-invert sucrose product, and a recycle line (52, 152) configured to relay the low-invert sucrose product from the at least one separation unit (48, 148) to the melting unit (16, 116).
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial process equipment, namely chromatographic separators, ion exchange columns, distributors, collectors, PLC process control systems, thin film evaporation systems and filtration systems. Process design services and analytical services, including wet chemistry, microbiology, gas chromatography, HPLC, ion chromatography, AA spectrophotometry, infrared spectrometry, particle size analysis, fairer transform infrared spectrometry, polarimetry, and refractometry.
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METHOD FOR THE RECOVERY OF ACIDS FROM HYDROMETALLURGY PROCESS SOLUTIONS
A method for the recovery of acids and other materials from hydrometallurgic process solutions comprising processing said solutions utilizing a simulated moving bed chromatographic method to produce at least two product streams.
B01D 15/00 - Procédés de séparation comportant le traitement de liquides par des adsorbants ou des absorbants solidesAppareillages pour ces procédés
B01J 39/00 - Échange de cationsUtilisation d'une substance comme échangeur de cationsTraitement d'une substance en vue d'améliorer ses propriétés d'échange de cations
C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions