Method of solvent recovery in autorefrigerant/ketone dewaxing processes

摘要

Autorefrigerative and ketone solvents are separated and recovered from dewaxed oil and wax through the use of high and low pressure flashes followed by steam stripping. Water buildup in the recovered solvent is prevented by the use of a decanter and deketonizer wherein the overheads from the strippers are sent directly to the deketonizer and the overhead therefrom sent to the decanter, thereby substantially reducing the size of the deketonizer required. Water is removed from the recovered solvent in the deketonizer and may be sent to sewerage.