Experimental model validation for n-propyl propionate synthesis in a reactive distillation column coupled with a liquid–liquid phase separator

Keller, Tobias; Muendges, Jan; Jantharasuk, Amnart; Gónzalez-Rugerio, C.A.; Moritz, Hans‐Ulrich; Kreis, Peter; Górak, Andrzej

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“…For example, one can use the advantage of the phase splitting by coupling the distillation column with a liquid-liquid separator [4]. For this reason the majority of recent papers on n-propyl propionate production include the discussion of the splitting in propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water system [1,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Nevertheless the available experimental data sets on LLE were presented for binary sub-systems and for ternary n-propanol + water + n-propyl propionate system only [11].…”

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Liquid-liquid equilibrium for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K

Samarov

Toikka

Trofimova

et al. 2016

Fluid Phase Equilibria

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Please cite this article as: A. Samarov, M. Toikka, M. Trofimova, A. Toikka, Liquid-liquid equilibrium for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K, Fluid Phase Equilibria (2016), AbstractLiquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water and for the ternary sub-systems propionic acid + n-propyl propionate + water and n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water were studied at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K and atmospheric pressure. Binodal surface in quaternary system and binodal curves in ternary systems were determined. Experimental LLE data were compared with the values calculated by NRTL models, these data are in good agreement.Keywords: Liquid-liquid equilibria, n-propyl propionate, NRTL model IntroductionThe data on phase diagrams of heterogeneous systems are of well-known importance for the design of modern industrial processes. n-Propyl propionate is one of commonly used solvents having a lot of practical applications. This ester is used in many different fields, for example, as a constituent part of coatings, printing inks, air freshener, confecting essence, detergent and other industrial products. n-Propyl propionate is readily biodegradable and it is expected to be rapidly degraded in wastewater treatment plants or in the environment [1]. n-Propyl propionate is generally synthesized by the esterification reaction of propionic acid with n-propanol. The complex process of its production involves reaction and separation operations. One of the best and well-known chemical engineering processes which combines chemical reaction and separation into a multifunctional reactor is a reactive distillation [2] and [3]. The limited mutual solubility of components of n-propyl propionate synthesis reaction should be taken into account in reactive distillation design. For example, one can use the advantage of the phase splitting by coupling the distillation column with a liquid-liquid separator [4]. For this reason the majority of recent papers on n-propyl propionate production include the discussion of the splitting in propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water system [1,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Nevertheless the available experimental data sets on LLE were presented for binary sub-systems and for ternary n-propanol + water + n-propyl propionate system only [11]. The LLE in this ternary system was studied by Altman et al at 288.15 K [5] and by Mozzhukhin et al at 293.15 K [12]. The aim of our work was to study LLE for quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water and for both ternary sub-system propionic acid + n-propyl propionate + water and n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water with miscibility gap at three temperatures, 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K. The sets of obtained experimental data gave us the opportunity to present in more details the binodal surface and tielines position of the system with n-propyl propionate synthesis reaction in com...

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Liquid-liquid equilibrium for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K

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Toikka

Trofimova

et al. 2016

Fluid Phase Equilibria

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“…However, in contrast to the above-mentioned advantages, there are several constraints that limit the successful application of RD, such as complex design, difficult scale-up and advanced process control (Schoenmakers and Bessling, 2003;Sundmacher and Hoffmann, 1996). Nevertheless, RD has been industrially applied for certain types of chemical-equilibrium limited reactions, the most important being esterifications (Agreda et al, 1990;Keller et al, 2011b;Schmitt et al, 2004), transesterifications (Steinigeweg et al, 2004) and etherifications (González-Rugerio et al, 2012;Sundmacher and Hoffmann, 1996).…”

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Reactive Distillation for Multiple-Reaction Systems: Optimisation Study Using an Evolutionary Algorithm

Keller¹,

Dreisewerd²,

Górak³

2013

Chemical and Process Engineering

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Reactive distillation (RD) has already demonstrated its potential to significantly increase reactant conversion and the purity of the target product. Our work focuses on the application of RD to reaction systems that feature more than one main reaction. In such multiple-reaction systems, the application of RD would enhance not only the reactant conversion but also the selectivity of the target product. The potential of RD to improve the product selectivity of multiple-reaction systems has not yet been fully exploited because of a shortage of available comprehensive experimental and theoretical studies. In the present article, we want to theoretically identify the full potential of RD technology in multiple-reaction systems by performing a detailed optimisation study. An evolutionary algorithm was applied and the obtained results were compared with those of a conventional stirred tank reactor to quantify the potential of RD to improve the target product selectivity of multiple-reaction systems. The consecutive transesterification of dimethyl carbonate with ethanol to form ethyl methyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate was used as a case study.

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“…Based on a literature research, the strongly acidic cationic exchange resin Amberlyst 46 TM is used as a heterogeneous catalyst selected to synthesis of ProPro [12,13]. Amberlyst 46 TM does not take part in the reaction, but there exists active center on its surface.…”

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Design and control of reactive distillation–recovery distillation flowsheet with a decanter for synthesis of N-propyl propionate

Zhang

et al. 2014

Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification

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Experimental model validation for n-propyl propionate synthesis in a reactive distillation column coupled with a liquid–liquid phase separator

Cited by 31 publications

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Liquid-liquid equilibrium for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K

Liquid-liquid equilibrium for the quaternary system propionic acid + n-propanol + n-propyl propionate + water at 293.15, 313.15 and 333.15 K

Reactive Distillation for Multiple-Reaction Systems: Optimisation Study Using an Evolutionary Algorithm

Design and control of reactive distillation–recovery distillation flowsheet with a decanter for synthesis of N-propyl propionate

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