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acid washing alkylate, clay

Thread starter herbe
Start date Nov 4, 2006

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Nov 4, 2006

herbe

Chemical

We use sulfuric acid to wash alkylate. I need to ensure that all the spent acid is removed. A settler is employed, as well as a collesor. Can I use a clay bed to remove the last bit of acid? What clay would be most suitable? Should ay particular form/shape/size of clay particle be used?
Thank you