scholarly journals Non-square open-loop dynamic model of methyl acetate production process by using reactive distillation column

2018 ◽  
Vol 154 ◽  
pp. 01008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Misfa Kurniawan ◽  
Renanto Handogo ◽  
Hao-Yeh Lee ◽  
Juwari Purwo Sutikno
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Methyl Acetate ◽  
Distillation Column ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Feed Ratio ◽  
Reflux Ratio ◽  
Acetate Production ◽  
Real Process

The development of mathematics model especially non-square open-loop dynamic model has grown rapidly since four decades. Because of the need of simplicity and accuracy, industrial world is demanding a dynamic mathematical model as simple as possible but it still can represent the whole real process. Therefore, to meet those needs, an open-loop dynamic model of methyl acetate production process by using reactive distillation column has been built. Feed ratio, reflux ratio and reboiler duty were chosen to be the manipulated variables to make a better performance rather than only reflux flowrate and reboiler duty. Methyl acetate fraction in distillate and water fraction in bottom were still be selected as controlled variables, so a non-square open-loop dynamic model was formed.

Reactive Divided Wall Distillation Column: Simulation and Experiment of Methyl Acetate Hydrolysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 2785-2789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
He Xu Ma ◽  
Huai Gong Zhu ◽  
Wei Tang
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Acetate ◽  
Distillation Column ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Reflux Ratio ◽  
Liquid Distribution ◽  
Divided Wall Column ◽  
New Process ◽  
Simulation And Experiment ◽  
Complex Technology

As a combination of divided wall column (DWC) and reactive-distillation column, the reactive divided wall distillation column is a highly complex technology that reaction and separation can occur simultaneously, which can reduce the energy consumption and decrease the costs of captial and operation. This new process was simulated with PROⅡ software and mini plant experiments were implemented. In addition, we investigated the influences of reflux ratio, liquid distribution ratio and molar ratio of ester in water on the conversion rate of methyl acetate and the purity of the product respectively. It could be seen that the trend from experiments was suitable with simulation results.

scholarly journals Multi-Aspect Comparison of Ethyl Acetate Production Pathways: Reactive Distillation Process Integration and Intensification via Mechanical and Chemical Approach

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1618
Author(s):  
Branislav Šulgan ◽  
Juraj Labovský ◽  
Zuzana Labovská
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Distillation Column ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Distillation Process ◽  
Acetate Production ◽  
Conventional Process ◽  
Set Up

This paper provides a multi-aspect comparison of selected methods of ethyl acetate production and shows the possibility of further reactive distillation process integration and sophisticated intensification including process stream regeneration. The production pathways were selected with respect to their practical applicability and sufficient experimental and feasibility studies already published. A total of four case studies were designed and compared: conventional process set-up (ethyl acetate is produced in a chemical reactor) is designed as a base case study; reactive distillation with a separation unit is derived from the conventional process set-up. The mechanical and chemical approach to reactive distillation process intensification and integration were assumed: reactive distillation column with a stripper and reactive distillation column with an auxiliary chemical reaction (ethylene oxide hydration). Process models were compiled in the Aspen Plus software. Complex process flowsheets of selected case studies including separation and regeneration were designed and optimized. Three different points of view were applied to evaluate the selected process benefits and drawbacks. Process energy, economy, and safety were assessed. As a result, a reactive distillation column with an auxiliary chemical reaction has been proven to be the most suitable pathway for ethyl acetate production assuming all three evaluated aspects.

Reactive distillation for methyl acetate production

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1855-1866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert S. Huss ◽  
Fengrong Chen ◽  
Michael F. Malone ◽  
Michael F. Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Acetate ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Acetate Production

Recurrent Neural Network based Soft Sensor for Monitoring and Controlling a Reactive Distillation Column

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Kataria ◽  
Kailash Singh
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Recurrent Neural Network ◽  
Distillation Column ◽  
Butyl Acetate ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Soft Sensor ◽  
Esterification Reaction

Abstract For the real time monitoring of a Reactive Distillation Column (RDC), a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) based soft sensor has been proposed to estimate the bottoms product composition of the RDC for the synthesis of n-Butyl Acetate using esterification reaction. This soft sensor acts as a measuring element in a closed loop involving a PI controller for the direct control of the RDC’s product concentration. The RNN acts as a dynamic network, which works on the sequential input data and output data with a recurrent connection. While using the RNN based soft sensor in the open loop, it has been observed that the sensor estimated the composition of butyl acetate in the bottoms with such an accuracy that it can be used for the control purpose. Closed loop results demonstrated that the system has been showing precise controlled results and soft sensor is showing small prediction Mean Square Error (MSE) when disturbances in feed flow rate and set point changes are introduced.

Distilasi reaktif metanol-asam asetat-metil asetat-air

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 804
Author(s):  
Cheryl Raditya ◽  
Widya Wahyuni ◽  
Danu Ariono
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Methyl Acetate ◽  
Distillation Column ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Water System ◽  
Batch Distillation ◽  
Bottom Temperature ◽  
Separation Processes ◽  
Feed Composition ◽  
Separation Degree

In chemical industry, efficiency of the production unit becomes an important factor. Reaction and separation can be done simultaneously in reactive distillation column. This method is used in esterification of acetic acid with methanol to produce methyl acetate and water. The purpose of this research is to study the separation processes through distillation for reactive components by identifying feed   composition effects on degree of separation. This research is done by varying methanol and acetic acid in feed composition in batch distillation with total reflux condition.  The feed  compositions  used during this research  is 50%/50%,   75%/25%,  33%/67%  and  67%/33%-volume  methanol/acetic  acid.  Through this research, feed composition with 67%-volume methanol/33%-volume acetic acid is the best composition for  acetic acid-methanol-methyl acetate-water   system   in   reactive distillation. Feed composition affects top and bottom temperature of the column and distillate composition.  Top and bottom temperature of the column gets lower if there is lighter component in feed composition. But too many light components in feed composition will decrease separation degree in reactive distillation column because light component will be drawn to distillate. Key words: reactive distillation, esterification, methyl acetate AbstrakPenggunaan unit produksi yang efektif telah menjadi faktor yang sangat diperhatikan dalam dunia industri. Dalam industri berbasis teknik kimia, reaksi dan pemisahan dapat dilakukan bersamaan dalam satu alat, dengan distilasi reaktif. Metode ini digunakan dalam proses esterifikasi asam asetat dan metanal menghasilkan metil asetat dan air. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari proses pemisahan dengan cara distilasi untuk komponen­komponen yang bereaksi dengan mengidentifikasi pengaruh komposisi umpan dalam kolom distilasi. Percobaan dilakukan dengan memvariasikan komposisi umpan metanal dan asam asetat dalam sistem   distilasi batch dengan kondisi refluks total. Pada percobaan menggunakan empat variasi komposisi umpan, yaitu campuran 50% /50%, 75%/25%, 33%/67% dan 67%/33%-volume   metanol/asam asetat. Dari percobaan, diperoleh komposisi umpan yang paling tepat untuk sistem asam asetatmetanol-metil asetat-air dalam kolom distilasi reaktif adalah 67%/33%-volume metanol/asam asetat.  Komposisi umpan mempengaruhi temperatur bagian alas dan bagian bawah kolom serta komposisi distilat. Makin banyak komponen ringan dalam umpan, makin rendah temperatur bagian atas dan bagian bawah kolom. Akan tetapi, komposisi reaktan ringan yang terlalu banyak di dalam umpan akan menurunkan derajat pemisahan produk dalam kolom distilasi reaktif karena komponen ringan akan terbawa dalam produk distilat.Kata Kunci: distilasi reaktif, esterifikasi, metil asetat

Multiple steady states in a CSTR with total condenser: Comparison of equilibrium and nonequilibrium models

2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Švandová ◽  
J. Markoš ◽  
L’. Jelemenský
Keyword(s):  
Distillation Column ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Steady States ◽  
Multiple Steady States ◽  
Reflux Ratio ◽  
Start Up ◽  
State Behaviour ◽  
Steady State Behaviour ◽  
Nonequilibrium Models

AbstractComparison of equilibrium and nonequilibrium models of a CSTR with total condenser focused on the multiple steady states and dynamic behaviour was carried out. The steady-state behaviour of the model system, MTBE synthesis from methanol and isobutene in a reactive distillation column, was studied in terms of the input parameters, i. e. feed flow rate of methanol or butenes, reflux ratio, and mass of catalyst. The dynamic behaviour of the system during the start-up was investigated and perturbations of manipulated variables were found to cause transitions between the parallel steady states.

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