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SIMULATION OF ETHANOL DISTILLATION USING CHEMCAD
Abstract: Aiming for Sustainable and low-Cost operation of ethanol distillation. The recovery step is usually carried out during the distillation process and is challenging, particularly regarding purity, operating cost issues. This study aimed to evaluate the ethanol distillation from ethanol-methanol and water mixture as a function of the reflux ratio in a process employing a Fractionating column. Test were performed using a standard mixture of ethanol, methanol and water using total …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Molasses to Ethanol Conversion Processes Overview: Process Simulation of the Beer-Ethanol Distillation
Abstract: The main target of this research is to give an overview of ethanol production and also to investigate the distillation process in a comparative way between the simulation and the lab tests. Different samples at different stages have been measured from the fermentation section to evaluate the ethanol production rate and concentration in each one of the fermenter as well as the PH measurements have been considered over six periods …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Binary Distillation Design and Control
Abstract: This paper discusses design and control strategies of binary distillation process using ASPEN PLUS V8.8 simulating tool. Steady state design procedure for binary distillation column design to separate acrolein and propylene is explained. Dynamic simulations were conducted by designing control structure. The developed control structure contains level controllers, pressure controllers and temperature controllers. The developed control structure has shown good performance in withstanding the various process disturbances.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Synthesis of Biodiesel with Methanol Recovery in Reactive Distillation
Abstract: In the present study, biodiesel was synthesized from waste vegetable oil, methanol and catalyst. The present work investigates the use of reactive distillation for continuous production and separation of biodiesel with recovery of excess methanol as top product of acceptable purity. In order to determine the best conditions for biodiesel production by reactive distillation, process parameters such as molar ratio of oil to alcohol, reaction temperature, catalyst concentration (0.5–1.5 wt …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Oil Cuts Evaluation Obtained by Molecular Distillation from Heavy Petroleum Fractions in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Process
Abstract: Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) is a refining process that cracks heavy oil molecules in light fractions, mainly compounds with 3 to 12 carbon atoms. It is composed by a converter, main fractionator and gas plant. In this work FCC was modeled using Aspen HYSYS Cat cracker process simulator aiming to evaluate the true boiling point (TBP) curves of oil cuts obtained by falling film molecular distillation from a Brazilian atmospheric …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–34 Read article
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Development and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Solar Water Heating and Distillation Systems for Sustainable Water Supply: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: This review article delves into the comprehensive examination of hybrid solar water heating and distillation systems, underscoring their pivotal role in addressing global water and energy challenges. With the increasing scarcity of clean water and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, these hybrid systems offer a promising dual-purpose approach. The article synthesizes the latest advancements in technology, design methodologies, and performance evaluation metrics, providing a holistic view of the …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Esterification in Reactive Distillation Column Using Software Packages: A Review
Abstract: Abstract: Reactive distillation is the combination of reaction and separation in a same column. This represents an exciting alternative to traditional liquid phase chemical reaction processing. In reactive distillation, separation of products from unconverted reactants allows for better conversion, because produce elimination put out of place equilibrium and forces the reaction towards completion. The energy requirement of the conventional column is very and requires large recycling costs. Reactive Distillation is …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Reactive Distillation Design and Control
Abstract: This study deals with the design and control strategies of reactive distillation process. Steady state design including phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium were studied. Dynamic simulations were conducted by designing control structure. The developed control structure contains level controller, pressure controller, temperature controller. The developed control structure has shown good performance in withstanding the various process disturbances
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Model Predictive Control for a Distillation Column Model
Abstract: Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a multivariable control (requires specific handling of each input as coupling and interaction is of a far greater effect) and uses the internal dynamic model of the process, past control moves and an optimization cost function over the receding prediction horizon, to calculate the optimum control moves. In this paper, the relation between MPC parameters was studied on process constraints. Conical tank level single-input-single-output (SISO) …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Experimental Investigation On Reactive Distillation Process For Synthesis of iso-amyl acetate
Abstract: Abstract: Reactive Distillation (RD) is a combination of reaction and distillation in a single vessel gives bonuses over conventional sequential approach of reaction followed by distillation or other separation techniques. These processes are better candidates to use it to chemical process industry. These processes proved to offer better selectivity, improved conversion, and superior heat control, operational utilization of reaction heat, choice for problematic separations, huge capital and energy price reductions, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Performance Assessment of IRT Method for Distillation Model Control
Abstract: A Wood and Berry distillation column was considered for experimentation and the Improved Relay Tuning (IRT) method was applied for design of optimum PID settings. The closed loop response was obtained using optimum values of PID parameters and compared with that of conventional relay method and other non relay method. The integral square error (ISE) criterion for the performance assessment was used and it was found that the integral error …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of a Portable Solar Water Distillation System
Abstract: We know that water available in National Capital Region of Delhi India is contaminated and have high hardness, so it cannot be used directly for industrial purpose. So I have made an attempt to get the distilled water of lower hardness with the help of solar energy. Experimental result of a double slope single basin solar distiller is explained in this paper. The motivation for this project is the conversion …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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MODELING AND SIMULATION OF ESTERIFICATION PROCESS IN REACTIVE DISTILLATION COLUMN USING ASPEN PLUS
Abstract: Abstract: Reactive distillation is a process that combined a chemical reaction and physical separation in a single unit operation. A results is carrying out simulation by using Aspen plus, it is shown in reactive distillation column. In this case, reaction takes place in liquid phase. While solving this type of problem, we have to use thermodynamics property. The boiling point of water is low and iso-amyl acetate having high boiling …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Development of Software Packages for Computer Aided Design and Performance Analysis of Industrial Fractional Distillation Equipment
Abstract: This paper deals with improved CAD software packages that have been developed with the objective of improvising the existing conservative design of fractional distillation equipment. Since fractional distillation is extensively employed in petroleum refineries, distilleries and in a large number of chemical process industries, accurate design and optimised performance of these equipments are detrimental to the overall economy of these industries. Further, the efficient performance of the fractionators are dependent …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 15–41 Read article
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Empirical Relation to Predict Essential Oil Yield in Conventional Distillation System
Abstract: Peppermint is medicinal herb, and its extracts (essential oils) are of great importance because they are used in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic items. Moreover, peppermint oil is also used as anticancer, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, spasmodic, anti-diabetic, ulcer healing, anti-obesity, etc. Steam distillation method is used to extract essential oil from peppermint. Boiler, extraction unit, condenser and Florentine flask are the main components of steam distillation system. The objective of present study …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Review on: Extraction of essential oil (Gin Flavor) from Juniper Berries (Juniperus Communis)
Abstract: The objective of this review paper was focused on extraction of the essential oil from the berries of juniper to Gin flavor (Juniperus Communis). Beverages of alcohols are divided into three groups: malt, distilled and fermented wines liquors. Gin is common distilled liquors. The source of alcoholic liquors supply in Ethiopia is both local production and import, although there are a number of small to medium factories that produce alcoholic …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Characterization studies on surface activation of phosphor bronze wire mesh via different chemical means for water distillation applications
Abstract: Surface activation of phosphor bronze structured packing modules is an important step in the manufacturing of high efficiency water distillation columns as it ensures excellent mass transfer behaviour and overall process intensification. These packed columns are used in the nuclear industry for heavy water production and purification. Activation is generally achieved through a treatment involving aqueous NaOH solution with bubbling of oxygen gas through it. This leads to the development …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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Study the Effect of Variation of Crude Assay on the Design of Distillation Column
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of variation of crude assay on the design of crude distillation column. Different crudes assay (six samples of Sudanese crude oil) with different properties which are processed at the Khartoum Refinery Company have been simulated using Aspen HYSYS under the same operating conditions in order to identify the effect of this variation. Energy consumption optimization is done by using preheated …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 61–76 Read article
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Heat Integration of Crude Organic Distillation Unit using ASPEN PINCH
Abstract: chemical and petrochemical plants. In this article, the heat integration of crude organic distillation unit was elucidated with pinch analysis and ASPEN pinch simulating tool. Minimum utilities are calculated by constructing composite curves, shifted composite curves, grand composite curves and using problem table algorithm. Simulation studies include the effect of ΔTmin on hot and cold utilities requirement. Further Exergy losses are calculated by constructing Carnot composite curves and Carnot grand …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Modification In Technology of Solar Water Distillation for Improving Performance Through Design of Rotating Cylinder
Abstract: A solar still uses sunlight to turn salty or dirty water into clean drinking water by evaporation and condensation. It is one of the best solutions for drinking water shortages and environmental issues, as well as being affordable and friendly to the ecosystem. The primary issue with using traditional solar power is still how inefficient it is. Prominent goal of experiment is to do alteration in existing solar still. A …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 398–404 Read article