pmoneysh
Chemical
- Sep 19, 2019
- 33
Hello everyone, we are supposed to design (revamping case) a process for the separation of polymer mixtures. Two of the components (out of four) have the same boiling point. The only difference between the two components is the acentric factor.
The current process is operated successfully (using a single distillation column- to separate two identical boiling components) and for the revamp, we are required to generate a new H&M balance. It seems like we need to re-adjust the acentric factor to obtain the same degree of separation (referring to the current operating case) to generate H&M balance table. How wise would be the decision?
(Note: PRO/II and Aspen plus are the simulation tools and one of the two components are not in the database).
Thank you in advance
The current process is operated successfully (using a single distillation column- to separate two identical boiling components) and for the revamp, we are required to generate a new H&M balance. It seems like we need to re-adjust the acentric factor to obtain the same degree of separation (referring to the current operating case) to generate H&M balance table. How wise would be the decision?
(Note: PRO/II and Aspen plus are the simulation tools and one of the two components are not in the database).
Thank you in advance