Inventors:
Jean Chauvel, JR. - Lake Jackson TX, US
John O. Osby - Lake Jackson TX, US
Wenzel P. Bartlett - Clute TX, US
Serena K. Stephenson - Lake Jackson TX, US
John S. Hanson - Angleton TX, US
Jeffery S. Bradley - Missouri City TX, US
Walter D. Leatherwood - Lake Jackson TX, US
Rajesh P. Paradkar - Lake Jackson TX, US
Thoi H. Ho - Lake Jackson TX, US
International Classification:
C08G 64/24
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved process for online measurement of monomer concentration, specifically bisphenol A, in an interfacial polycarbonate manufacturing process. Wherein the measurement is obtained by vibrational spectroscopy for the purpose of improving process control, specifically, controlling the carbonate polymer molecular weight.