ISSN:
0009-286X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Simulation and optimization of multicomponent distillation. Different methods for simulating multicomponent distillation columns are presented and compared with respect to the effort required and the accuracy that may be obtained. Inclusion of mass transfer kinetics based on the laws of multicomponent diffusion in the models significantly increases computer time, but the additional accuracy in the prediction of concentration profiles may justify this effort also in design practice. In particular, the unusual behaviour of concentration profiles due to multidiffusion effects can only be explained by such improved models. The new methods of multicriteria optimization offer substantial advantages over a scalar-optimization and, in addition to economic criteria, also allow inclusion of aspects of operational safety and of environmental requirements.
Additional Material:
25 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cite.330590203
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