The Use of On-line Calorimetry in the Optimisation of Isothermal Semi-Batch Reactors
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This paper considers the maximisation of conversion by manipulating the input flowrate for an exothermic second-order esterification reaction (propionic anhydride + 2-butanol) performed in a semi-batch reactor. Safety considerations impose bounds on the heat release rate in normal operation and on the maximum attainable temperature in the case of cooling failure. The optimal input flowrate is calculated on-line using a heat balance over the reactor.
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