Abstract:
A simulated moving bed separator and methods for isolating a desired component are provided. A method includes removing an extract from an extract bed of the simulated moving bed separator, where the extract includes the desired component, and where the simulated moving bed separator includes a plurality of adsorbent beds circularly coupled together. The simulated moving bed separator also includes a distributor and a plurality of conduits fluidly coupling the distributor to the adsorbent beds. The adsorbent beds include the extract bed and a secondary flush bed downstream from the extract bed. A secondary flush conduit is flushed with a secondary flush fluid while removing extract from the extract bed, where the secondary flush conduit fluidly couples the secondary flush bed with the distributor. The flush fluid includes the extract.
Abstract:
A simulated moving bed separator and methods for isolating a desired component are provided. A method includes removing an extract from an extract bed of the simulated moving bed separator, where the extract includes the desired component, and where the simulated moving bed separator includes a plurality of adsorbent beds circularly coupled together. The simulated moving bed separator also includes a distributor and a plurality of conduits fluidly coupling the distributor to the adsorbent beds. The adsorbent beds include the extract bed and a secondary flush bed downstream from the extract bed. A secondary flush conduit is flushed with a secondary flush fluid while removing extract from the extract bed, where the secondary flush conduit fluidly couples the secondary flush bed with the distributor. The flush fluid includes the extract.