Simulation and optimization of reactive distillation for the production of ethyl acetate using [BMIM]HSO4 as catalyst

2020 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 218-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruining He ◽  
Yanbo Dong ◽  
Yun Zou ◽  
Jinhe Zhao ◽  
Muhammad Yaseen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Simulation And Optimization

Plant-Wide Control of a Complete Ethyl Acetate Reactive Distillation Process

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeong Tarng Tang ◽  
Hsiao-Ping Huang ◽  
I-Lung Chien
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Reactive Distillation ◽  
Distillation Process

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.

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