Mathematical Modeling and Simulation for Production of MTBE

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Contents
3.2.1 Model assumptions ....................................................................... 47
3.2.2 Estimation of model parameters ................................................... 48
3.2.2.a. Equilibrium relations ................................................... 48
3.2.2.b. Antoine model ............................................................. 49
3.2.2.c. Bubble point calculation ............................................ 49
3.2.2.d Enthalpy estimation ..................................................... 50
3.3 Steady State Model equations ................................................................ 52
3.3.1 Non reactive trays ......................................................................... 52
3.3.2 Reactive trays ................................................................................ 53
3.3.3 Condenser ..................................................................................... 53
3.3.4 Reboiler ......................................................................................... 54
3.4 Degree of freedom ............................................................................... 55
3.5 Case studies .......................................................................................... 57
3.5.1 Case study one .............................................................................. 57
3.5.2 Case study two .............................................................................. 59
3.6 Simulation by MATLAB ....................................................................... 62
Chapter Four: Results and Discussion
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 64
4.2 Model validity ........................................................................................ 64
4.3 Effect of reactive tray change ................................................................ 68
4.4 Effect of Variation of Feed Location ..................................................... 71
4.5 Effect of feed ratio ................................................................................. 72