Biodiesel industrial production based on a solid base catalyst in a fixed-bed was simulated. The lab and bench scale experiments were carded out effectively, in which the kinetic model is established and it can descri...Biodiesel industrial production based on a solid base catalyst in a fixed-bed was simulated. The lab and bench scale experiments were carded out effectively, in which the kinetic model is established and it can describe the transesterification reaction well. The Antoine equation of biodiesel is regressed with the vapor-liquid data cited of literature. The non-random two liquid （NRTL） model is applied to describe the system of fatty acid methyl ester （FAME）, methanol and glycerol and parameters are obtained. The Ternary phase map is obtained from Aspen Plus via the liquid-liquid equilibrium （LLE） data. In order to describe the production in a fixed-bed performs in industrial scale after being magnified 1 000 times, the Aspen Plus simulation is employed, where two flowsheets are simulated to predict material and energy consumption. The simulation results prove that at least 350. 42 kW energy consumption can be reduced per hour to produce per ton biodiesel compared with data reported in previous references.展开更多
This study delves into the optimization of the methanol-vinyl acetate(VAC)azeotrope separation process via pressure swing distillation(PSD),along with an evaluation of its energy-saving potential.The methanol-VAC syst...This study delves into the optimization of the methanol-vinyl acetate(VAC)azeotrope separation process via pressure swing distillation(PSD),along with an evaluation of its energy-saving potential.The methanol-VAC system,a polar azeotro pe highly susceptible to pressure variations,presents notable separation complexities in polyvinyl alcohol production.Aspen Plus simulations were utilized to assess the feasibility of PSD,with particular emphasis on critical process parameters such as the number of theoretical plates,feed position,reflux ratio,and sidestream extraction location.The results indicate that PSD demonstrates remarkable efficacy in separating methanol and VAC,achieving purities of 99.88%and 99.73%respectively.When compared to extractive distillation,PSD achieves a reduction of 9.07 t·h^(-1)in steam consumption and minimizes wastewater generation by 20.77 t·h^(-1).Furthermore,the economic assessment reveals a 7.91%decrease in the total annual cost associated with PSD.This study not only provides theoretical insights but also offers practical guidance for the design of energyefficient and sustainable separation processes.Future research will focus on extending the analysis to encompass multi-pressure scenarios,further enhancing the applicability and robustness of the findings.展开更多
To address the challenges of high energy consumption and prominent costs in the traditional three-columns distillation process for cellulosic fuel ethanol,a distillation–molecular sieve coupling separation process is...To address the challenges of high energy consumption and prominent costs in the traditional three-columns distillation process for cellulosic fuel ethanol,a distillation–molecular sieve coupling separation process is proposed.This process integrates a three-column(crude distillation column,first distillation column,second distillation column)system with a 3A molecular sieve adsorption deep dehydration unit.A thermal coupling network is constructed via differential pressure design(steam from medium/high-pressure columns as mutual heat sources,reboiler liquid waste heat for feed preheating),and molecular sieve adsorption conditions are optimized.The study first performs a thermodynamic consistency test on the ethanol–water system,determines optimal non-random two-liquid(NRTL)model binary interaction parameters via experimental data regression for Aspen Plus simulation.Aiming at minimum total annual cost(TAC),Aspen Plus is used to optimize process parameters(theoretical tray number,feed location,reflux ratio,side-draw position,etc.).Economic analysis shows this process reduces CO_(2) emission costs by 27.56%,TAC by 15.58%(to 5.123×10^(6) USD·a^(−1)),and increases ethanol purity to>99.6%,providing an effective solution for green,efficient separation.展开更多
基金The National Basic Research Program of China(973Program)(No.2010CB732206)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21076044,21276050)
文摘Biodiesel industrial production based on a solid base catalyst in a fixed-bed was simulated. The lab and bench scale experiments were carded out effectively, in which the kinetic model is established and it can describe the transesterification reaction well. The Antoine equation of biodiesel is regressed with the vapor-liquid data cited of literature. The non-random two liquid （NRTL） model is applied to describe the system of fatty acid methyl ester （FAME）, methanol and glycerol and parameters are obtained. The Ternary phase map is obtained from Aspen Plus via the liquid-liquid equilibrium （LLE） data. In order to describe the production in a fixed-bed performs in industrial scale after being magnified 1 000 times, the Aspen Plus simulation is employed, where two flowsheets are simulated to predict material and energy consumption. The simulation results prove that at least 350. 42 kW energy consumption can be reduced per hour to produce per ton biodiesel compared with data reported in previous references.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2106300)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(U2267226)。
文摘This study delves into the optimization of the methanol-vinyl acetate(VAC)azeotrope separation process via pressure swing distillation(PSD),along with an evaluation of its energy-saving potential.The methanol-VAC system,a polar azeotro pe highly susceptible to pressure variations,presents notable separation complexities in polyvinyl alcohol production.Aspen Plus simulations were utilized to assess the feasibility of PSD,with particular emphasis on critical process parameters such as the number of theoretical plates,feed position,reflux ratio,and sidestream extraction location.The results indicate that PSD demonstrates remarkable efficacy in separating methanol and VAC,achieving purities of 99.88%and 99.73%respectively.When compared to extractive distillation,PSD achieves a reduction of 9.07 t·h^(-1)in steam consumption and minimizes wastewater generation by 20.77 t·h^(-1).Furthermore,the economic assessment reveals a 7.91%decrease in the total annual cost associated with PSD.This study not only provides theoretical insights but also offers practical guidance for the design of energyefficient and sustainable separation processes.Future research will focus on extending the analysis to encompass multi-pressure scenarios,further enhancing the applicability and robustness of the findings.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2106300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42177400).
文摘To address the challenges of high energy consumption and prominent costs in the traditional three-columns distillation process for cellulosic fuel ethanol,a distillation–molecular sieve coupling separation process is proposed.This process integrates a three-column(crude distillation column,first distillation column,second distillation column)system with a 3A molecular sieve adsorption deep dehydration unit.A thermal coupling network is constructed via differential pressure design(steam from medium/high-pressure columns as mutual heat sources,reboiler liquid waste heat for feed preheating),and molecular sieve adsorption conditions are optimized.The study first performs a thermodynamic consistency test on the ethanol–water system,determines optimal non-random two-liquid(NRTL)model binary interaction parameters via experimental data regression for Aspen Plus simulation.Aiming at minimum total annual cost(TAC),Aspen Plus is used to optimize process parameters(theoretical tray number,feed location,reflux ratio,side-draw position,etc.).Economic analysis shows this process reduces CO_(2) emission costs by 27.56%,TAC by 15.58%(to 5.123×10^(6) USD·a^(−1)),and increases ethanol purity to>99.6%,providing an effective solution for green,efficient separation.
