Energy saving characteristics of an internal heat integrated reactive distillation process for methyl acetate synthesis

Takehiro Yamaki, Keigo Matsuda, Duangkamol Na-Ranong, Hideyuki Matsumoto

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Abstract

A model for an internally heat integrated reactive distillation process without a compressor was developed, and the synthesis of methyl acetate from methanol and acetic acid was simulated. The applicability was evaluated by using the process simulator Aspen Plus. The steady state simulation showed that the energy consumption of the heat integrated reactive distillation process was lower than that of conventional reactive distillation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)56-69
Number of pages14
Journalkagaku kogaku ronbunshu
Volume42
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Mar 20
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Energy saving
  • Heat integration
  • Process design
  • Reactive distillation
  • Reactive separation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)

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