Determination of Operating Parameters of The Reactive Distillation Column for Methyl Acetate Production and Dynamic Simulation of Process

İsmail Bayram

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Determination of Operating Parameters of The Reactive Distillation Column for Methyl Acetate Production and Dynamic Simulation of Process

Authors:

İsmail Bayram

Publisher:

Afyon Kocatepe University

Main Topics:

Kimya Mühendisliği (Diğer)

Journal:

Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.928-934

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354997

pISSN:

2149-3367

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Abstract:

 This study focuses on the simulation of a reactive distillation column used for the production of methyl acetate via the reaction between methanol and acetic acid. Using Chemcad software, a model for the methyl acetate production process was designed, incorporating a reactive distillation column. Based on the design, simulations were conducted, analyzing both steady-state and dynamic conditions. The study identified optimal operating conditions by considering parameters affecting product yield, such as feed rate, recycle flow rate, and feed temperature. Relationships between variables were evaluated, and significant insights were derived regarding the reactive distillation process. Additionally, the process was designed to consider environmental factors while supporting the profitability goals of businesses. Methyl acetate, a key organic raw material, is widely used across industries, including pharmaceuticals, paints, varnishes, plastics, essences, adhesives, artificial leather, coatings, cosmetics, solvents, resins, and certain oils.

 This study focuses on the simulation of a reactive distillation column used for the production of methyl acetate via the reaction between methanol and acetic acid. Using Chemcad software, a model for the methyl acetate production process was designed, incorporating a reactive distillation column. Based on the design, simulations were conducted, analyzing both steady-state and dynamic conditions. The study identified optimal operating conditions by considering parameters affecting product yield, such as feed rate, recycle flow rate, and feed temperature. Relationships between variables were evaluated, and significant insights were derived regarding the reactive distillation process. Additionally, the process was designed to consider environmental factors while supporting the profitability goals of businesses. Methyl acetate, a key organic raw material, is widely used across industries, including pharmaceuticals, paints, varnishes, plastics, essences, adhesives, artificial leather, coatings, cosmetics, solvents, resins, and certain oils.

 This study focuses on the simulation of a reactive distillation column used for the production of methyl acetate via the reaction between methanol and acetic acid. Using Chemcad software, a model for the methyl acetate production process was designed, incorporating a reactive distillation column. Based on the design, simulations were conducted, analyzing both steady-state and dynamic conditions. The study identified optimal operating conditions by considering parameters affecting product yield, such as feed rate, recycle flow rate, and feed temperature. Relationships between variables were evaluated, and significant insights were derived regarding the reactive distillation process. Additionally, the process was designed to consider environmental factors while supporting the profitability goals of businesses. Methyl acetate, a key organic raw material, is widely used across industries, including pharmaceuticals, paints, varnishes, plastics, essences, adhesives, artificial leather, coatings, cosmetics, solvents, resins, and certain oils.

 Bu çalışma, metanol ve asetik asidin tepkimeye girerek metil asetat üretimini sağlayan tepkimeli damıtma kolonunun simülasyonunu ele almaktadır. Chemcad yazılımı kullanılarak, tepkimeli damıtma kolonuyla metil asetat üretim sürecinin modeli tasarlanmıştır. Bu tasarıma dayalı olarak gerçekleştirilen simülasyonlar sonucunda, hem kararlı hem de dinamik durum analizleri yapılmıştır. Çalışmada, besleme oranı, geri döngü akışkan miktarı ve besleme sıcaklığı gibi ürün verimini etkileyen parametreler göz önünde bulundurularak en uygun işletme koşulları belirlenmiştir. Simülasyon sonuçları ile değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiler değerlendirilmiş ve tepkimeli damıtma süreci üzerine önemli çıkarımlar yapılmıştır. Böylece, rekabetçi, işlevsel ve yüksek verimliliğe sahip bir süreç tasarımı oluşturulması hedeflenmiştir. Çevresel faktörlerin de dikkate alındığı bu üretim sürecinin, aynı zamanda işletmelerin karlılık hedeflerini desteklemesi amaçlanmaktadır. Metil asetat, endüstride geniş kullanım alanlarına sahip önemli bir organik hammaddedir. Başlıca kullanım alanları arasında ilaç, boya, vernik, plastik, esans, yapıştırıcı, yapay deri, kaplama malzemeleri, kozmetik, çıkarıcılar, reçineler ve bazı yağların üretimi ya da çözücü olarak kullanımı sayılabilir.

Article Details

Determination of Operating Parameters of The Reactive Distillation Column for Methyl Acetate Production and Dynamic Simulation of Process

Authors:

İsmail Bayram

Publisher:

Afyon Kocatepe University

Main Topics:

Kimya Mühendisliği (Diğer)

Journal:

Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.928-934

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354997

pISSN:

2149-3367

Reactive distillation

methyl acetate

simulation

process design.Tepkimeli damıtma

metil asetat

simülasyon

proses tasarım.

Issues

Article Details

Authors: İsmail Bayram

Publisher: Afyon Kocatepe University

Main Topics: Kimya Mühendisliği (Diğer)

Journal: Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.928-934

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354997

pISSN: 2149-3367

Issues

Authors:

İsmail Bayram

Publisher:

Afyon Kocatepe University

Main Topics:

Kimya Mühendisliği (Diğer)

Journal:

Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.928-934

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354997

pISSN:

2149-3367