Hi,
Am doing a cost/benefit analysis of using molecular sieves versus azeotropic dehydration of ethanol. I would like to know how long it would take before I need to replace the adsorbent bed - in general
If there is too much cyclohexane in the alcohol dehydration system, would
1. the ethanol qualities drop
2. the cyclohexane migrate into the product?
3. the binary zone turn 'milky'?
Thanks
Susan
I run a 60Kl per day fuel ethanol plant. Since 1982, benzene has been used as an entrainer. In June 2003, I switched to cyclohexane for health reasons. So far I have only managed to produce no more than 30Kl a day and with some struggles.
I know the decanting is not ok. Am failing to have the...