Process and device for separating at least one component with a simulated moving bed in columns having an appropriate ratio of length to diameter

摘要

The method involves circulating main fluid in group of chromatographic columns, where each column has length to diameter L/D ratio of between 0.01 and 0.34, and the ratio of total length of the columns and diameter of the columns is between 0.06 and 2.3. The group of chromatographic columns containing an adsorbent is mounted in series and in a loop, where the loop has a point for an injection of the mixture. An independent claim is also included for a device for separating component from a mixture comprising a group of chromatographic columns.