Dehydration of alcohol

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Gasohol U.S.A.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5167432

Froid, O E

This paper is concerned with the production of anhydrous ethanol from an azeotropic water/alcohol mixture. The subject is discussed under headings: drying small amounts of hydrous ethanol by calcium oxide or aluminum oxide; molecular sieves applications; dehydration using hydrocarbon solvents (extraction); dehydration process by using distillation with benzene. Other subjects discussed are: fuel oil; thermodynamics; balanced system; design and control of dehydration equipment; and alcohol engines for use by farmers.

• OSTI ID: 5167432
• Journal Information: Gasohol U.S.A.; (United States), Journal Name: Gasohol U.S.A.; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN GASUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DEHYDRATION
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