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US 2009/0152170 A1Published application
Mixed Matrix Adsorbent for Separation of Gasoline Components
AssigneeUop LLC
InventorsSanti Kulprathipanja, Stephen W. Sohn
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Abstract
A mixed matrix adsorbent is found for use in the removal of light alkanes from a gasoline stream. The mixed matrix comprises two adsorbents with one adsorbent having an LTA type structure and the other adsorbent having an MFI structure.
Claims12
A process for removing low octane components from gasoline, comprising:
- passing gasoline over a mixed matrix adsorbent comprising at least two adsorbents for selectively removing low octane components;
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- passing a high molecular weight desorbent to remove the low octane components from the mixed adsorbent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.