−− The aim of this work is to simulate and analyze an extractive distillation process (extractive distillation and recovery columns) for the separation of Tetrahydrofuran (THF)-Water azeotropic mixture using Aspen Plus® and Aspen Split simulators. Calculation of vapor liquid equilibrium of Tetrahydrofuran–Water–Entrainer system was done using the NRTL model, which binary interaction parameters ...

The feasibility of a novel multivessel batch distillation–decanter hybrid for simultaneous separation of ternary heterogeneous azeotropic mixtures is addressed both theoretically and by simulations. The multivessel column is operated as a closed system without product withdrawal and the three components are accumulated in the vessels during one closed operation. The closed mode (total reflux) o...

Distillation columns are complex processes for modeling and controlling. These columns are significant parts of most chemical industries for separation of components. Control of this process is essential for achieving certain purity for products with a minimum cost. However, nonlinearities, multivariable interaction, non-stationary behavior and severity of disturbances inside the column made th...

Batch distillation is an important separation process for small-scale production especially in pharmaceutical, specialty chemical and biochemical industries. Although batch distillation units require lower capital cost than continuous units, the unsteady state nature of the process, results in higher operating costs. Optimal control in batch distillation is a mode of operation which allows us t...

12 Some guidelines to evaluate distillation columns, considering only basic 13 thermodynamic data and principles, are provided in this paper. The method allows a 14 first insight to the problem by simple calculations, without requiring column variables 15 to ensure rational use of energy and low environmental impact. The separation system is 16 approached by two complementary ways: minimum and ...

One approach to active learning involves taking students through a guided exploration process; one which ensures students will observe phenomena and then be asked questions intended to draw conclusions regarding the observations. In recent years, this has been called inductive teaching, but more recently the expression “inquiry-based instruction” or related terms have become more common. Concur...

The development of a reactive distillation process for the production of n-butyl acetate by transesterification of methyl acetate with n-butanol is presented. Thermodynamic aspects of the quaternary system n-butyl acetate – n-butanol – methyl acetate – methanol are discussed and UNIQUAC interaction parameters derived using the Dortmund Data Bank (DDB) are given. The reaction kinetics of the het...

The dynamic behavior for a high-purity/high-conversion reactive distillation is investigated. The impact of disturbance magnitudes and directions on both open loop and closed loop stability of the system is studied. Excess of less volatile reactant in two-reactant-two-product generic reactive distillation is found to enhance open loop stability, but decreases the products purity. However, exces...

Much attention from the point of view environmental protection is paid to process manufacturing photopolymer flexographic printing plates, where waste saturated with washout components solutions that pose a potential hazard environment and require introduction additional measures for disposal or regeneration. Washout are mixtures organic solvents composition, which can be regenerated reuse. Dis...