A continuous crystallization process comprising the steps of supplying a crystallization
material containing bisphenol A to a crystallizer to form crystals of an adduct
of bisphenol A and phenol or crystals of bisphenol A, subjecting the slurry discharged
from the crystallizer to solid/liquid separation, and recovering the crystals,
wherein part of the mother liquor is circulated to the crystallizer. According
to this process, the heat duty to be removed is reduced, deposition of solids on
the inner surfaces of the crystallizer, particularly on the heat transferring surface
of the cooler is restrained, and consequently the continuous operating time of
the apparatus is prolonged.