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 | | The mole ratio of ketal or acetal or orthoesters to water may be 1-20:1, preferably 1.05-1.5:1, say 1.1:1. |
 | | This signal turns on pump 18 which pumps the ketal, 2,2-dimethoxy propane from line 19, storage vessel 20, and line 22 through nozzles 23 into the mixing area 24 of sump 13.At this time, the 2,2-dimethoxy propane from nozzles 23 mixes with the liquid, containing water, in area 24. |
 | | A signal is generated in sensor 16 which is passed through line 17; and this signal activates pump 18 which passes dimethoxy ketal through line 22 to nozzles 23.The mixed ketal and water is passed upwardly through acid resin catalyst bed 25 wherein the ketal reacts with the water to produce methanol and acetone. |
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