Polymerization Reactor

A Control System for A Pilot Batch Polymerization Reactor

In this article several control schemes for a pilot scale polymerization reactor are proposed and one of them is selected as the most suitable design. The performances of proposed schemes have been compared through computer simulations. The controllers are PID and Chosen reaction is polymerization of methyl methacrylate which is highly exothermic.

CFD Investigation of Hydrodynamics in an Industrial Suspension Polymerization Mixing Reactor

Simulation, Optimization & Control of Styrene Bulk Polymerization in a Tubular Reactor

In this paper, optimization and control of a tubular reactor for thermal bulk post-polymerization of styrene have been investigated. By using the reactor mathematical model, static and dynamic simulations are carried out. Based on an objective function including polymer conversion and polydispersity, reactor optimal temperature profile has been obtained. In the absence of model mismatch, de...

Comparison of Conventional and Model، Based Controllers for Controlling a Batch Polymerization Reactor

The Polymerization of Ethylene under High Pressure using Semiconductor's model

By examining the process of heat transfer at tubular reactor for LD-PE synthesis, it can be concluded that free electrons exists during polymerization. Additionally, no free electrons occur in the absence of polymerization. A model that can explain and describe this behavior of ethylene under high pressure is the semiconductor model.

Continuous Miniemulsion Polymerization

Most miniemulsion polymerizations are carried out in batch reactors. However, continuous reactors or continuous reactor trains can provide a high level of consistency when operated at steady state. In this feature article, progress in continuous miniemulsion polymerization will be reviewed. Special attention will be given to issues of monomer diffusion and secondary nucleation. A large portion ...