The present invention relates to a process by which a carboxylic acid/diol
mixture is obtained from a carboxylic acid/solvent slurry without
isolation of a substantially dry carboxylic acid solid. More
specifically, the present invention relates to a process by which a
terephthalic acid/ethylene glycol mixture is obtained from a terephthalic
acid/solvent slurry without isolation of a substantially dry terephthalic
acid solid.