Processes detergent Molex

Since the detergent Molex process is both a high normal paraffin purity and recovery process, it is designed with the full allotment of Sorbex beds in addition to the four basic Sorbex zones. The detergent Molex process utilizes a split desorbent. This means it consists of a mixture of n-pentane and iso-octane. The zone flush primarily consists of isooctane and its purpose is to keep the desorbent (n-... 

The MMP Sorbex process has many similarities but also some differences when compared to the detergent Molex process. As with all of Sorbex processes, the MMP Sorbex process operates in the Uquid phase, employing suitable conditions (pressure, temperature) to overcome any diffusion constraints to achieve target performance. Table 8.4 highlights and contrasts the different characteristics of the detergent Molex and MMP Sorbex processes. The process was successfully demonstrated in a continuous countercurrent moving bed separation pilot plant using commercial n-paraffin-depleted kerosene (Molex raffinate) feedstock. A typical gas... 

Linear paraffins in the C q to range are used for the production of alcohols and plasticizers and biodegradable detergents of the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate and nonionic types (see Alcohols Plasticizers Surfactants). Here the UOP Molex process is used to extract / -paraffins from a hydrotreated kerosine (6—8). 

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