Separation of 2-propanol/water/n-hexane ternary system by batch distillation in a commercial plant

Yasuhiko Suzuki, Takehiro Yamaki, Ryosuke Akimoto, Keigo Matsuda*

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Abstract

Process data of a commercial-scale batch distillation column for separation of a ternary mixture of 2-propanol/ water/n-hexane was analyzed, and a simulation model capable of predicting dynamic conditions was developed. The developed model was applied to batch distillation in a commercial plant, and the operation performances were studied. By adjusting the conventional operating conditions, it was found possible to improve the function and performance of the process and achieve energy-saving.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)350-354
Number of pages5
Journalkagaku kogaku ronbunshu
Volume44
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Azeotropic Distillation
  • Batch Process
  • Commercial Plant
  • Reflux Ratio
  • Simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)

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