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Method for controlling heat input to the reboiler section of a distillation column

CA 1073843 A · Owner: Uop Inc. · Inventors: Fickel, Ronald G.

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A method for regulating or controlling heat input, to the reboiler section of a fractionation column. Flowmeasuring means, disposed in a substantially liquid-free environment within the confines of the reboiler section produces a, signal which is representative of the quantity of vapor flowing from the reboiler section upwardly into the fractionation section. this signal is transmitted to heat-varying means whereby fuel, input to an external reboiler heater is regulated in response to the quantity of vapor flow.

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  • Granted March 18, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 18, 1997.
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GrantedMarch 18, 1980
Term endedMarch 18, 1997
Patent numberCA 1073843 A
Classification (IPC)B01D3/42 +1 more

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