摘要 |
<p>The invention disclosed relates to a method and apparatus for separating a mixture containing an aqueous liquid and an immiscible organic phase. Such mixtures are separated into a substantially organic-free aqueous phase and a substantially aqueous-free organic phase. Productivity is enhanced by separating as a third product stream, a further organic phase containing only small amounts of an aqueous phase, which for some applications can usefully be combined with the substantially aqueous-free organic phase. Other means for enhancing productivity are also disclosed.</p> |