Distillation has historically been the main method for separating mixtures in the chemical process industry. However, despite the flexibility and widespread use of distillation processes, they still remain extremely energy inefficient. Increased optimization and novel distillation concepts can deliver substantial benefits, not just in terms of significantly lower energy use, but also in reducing capital investment and improving eco-efficiency. While likely to remain the separation technology of choice for the next few decades, there is no doubt that distillation technologies need to make radical changes in order to meet the demands of the energy-conscious society.
Advanced Distillation Technologies: Design, Control and Applications gives a deep and broad insight into integrated separations using non-conventional arrangements, including both current and upcoming process intensification technologies.
It includes:
- Key concepts in distillation technology.
- Principles of design, control, sizing and economics of distillation.
- Dividing-wall column (DWC) – design, configurations, optimal operation and energy efficient and advanced control.
- DWC applications in ternary separations, azeotropic, extractive and reactive distillation.
- Heat integrated distillation column (HIDiC) – design, equipment and configurations.
- Heat-pump assisted applications (MVR, TVR, AHP, CHRP, TAHP and others).
- Cyclic distillation technology – concepts, modeling approach, design and control issues.
- Reactive distillation – fundamentals, equipment, applications, feasibility scheme.
- Results of rigorous simulations in Mathworks Matlab & Simulink, Aspen Plus, Dynamics and Custom Modeler.
Containing abundant examples and industrial case studies, this is a unique resource that tackles the most advanced distillation technologies – all the way from the conceptual design to practical implementation.
Contents
1 Basic Concepts in Distillation
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Physical Property Methods
- 1.3 Vapor Pressure
- 1.4 Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium and VLE Non-ideality
- 1.5 Relative Volatility
- 1.6 Bubble Point Calculations
- 1.7 Ternary Diagrams and Residue Curve Maps
- 1.8 Analysis of Distillation Columns
- 1.9 Concluding Remarks
2 Design, Control and Economics of Distillation
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Design Principles
- 2.3 Basics of Distillation Control
- 2.4 Economic Evaluation
3 Dividing-Wall Column
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 DWC Configurations
- 3.3 Design of DWCs
- 3.4 Modeling of a DWC
- 3.5 DWC Equipment
- 3.6 Case Study: Separation of Aromatics
4 Optimal Operation and Control of DWC
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Degrees of Freedom Analysis
- 4.3 Optimal Operation and Vmin Diagram
- 4.4 Overview of DWC Control Structures
- 4.5 Control Guidelines and Rules
- 4.6 Case Study: Pentane–Hexane–Heptane Separation
- 4.7 Case Study: Energy Efficient Control of a BTX DWC
5 Advanced Control Strategies for DWC
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Overview of Previous Work
- 5.3 Dynamic Model of a DWC
- 5.4 Conventional versus Advanced Control Strategies
- 5.5 Energy Efficient Control Strategies
6 Applications of Dividing-Wall Columns
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Separation of Ternary and Multicomponent Mixtures
- 6.3 Reactive Dividing-Wall Column
- 6.4 Azeotropic Dividing-Wall Column
- 6.5 Extractive Dividing-Wall Column
- 6.6 Revamping of Conventional Columns to DWC
- 6.7 Case Study: Dimethyl Ether Synthesis by R-DWC
- 6.8 Case Study: Bioethanol Dehydration by A-DWC and E-DWC
7 Heat Pump Assisted Distillation
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Working Principle
- 7.3 Vapor (Re)compression
- 7.4 Absorption–Resorption Heat Pumps
- 7.5 Thermo-acoustic Heat Pump
- 7.6 Other Heat Pumps
- 7.7 Heat-Integrated Distillation Column
- 7.8 Technology Selection Scheme
8 Heat-Integrated Distillation Column
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Working Principle
- 8.3 Thermodynamic Analysis
- 8.4 Potential Energy Savings
- 8.5 Design and Construction Options
- 8.6 Modeling and Simulation 295
- 8.7 Process Dynamics, Control, and Operation 297
- 8.8 Applications of HIDiC
9 Cyclic Distillation
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Overview of Cyclic Distillation Processes
- 9.3 Process Description
- 9.4 Mathematical and Hydrodynamic Model
- 9.5 Modeling and Design of Cyclic Distillation
- 9.6 Control of Cyclic Distillation
- 9.7 Cyclic Distillation Case Studies
10 Reactive Distillation
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Principles of Reactive Distillation
- 10.3 Design, Control and Applications
- 10.4 Modeling Reactive Distillation
- 10.5 Feasibility and Technical Evaluation
- 10.6 Case Study: Advanced Control of a Reactive Distillation Column
- 10.7 Case Study: Biodiesel Production by Heat-Integrated RD
- 10.8 Case Study: Fatty Esters Synthesis by Dual RD
- Index
About the Authors
- Dr. Ir. Anton A. Kiss has a PhD degree in chemical engineering and around 15 years of academic research and education experience, supported by 5 years of industrial research experience in the area of distillation and integrated chemical processes. Currently, he works as project leader and senior researcher in Separation Technology at AkzoNobel Research, Development & Innovation, Deventer, The Netherlands, acting as the key expert in distillation, reactive-separations, and other integrated processes. In his capacity as an award-winning researcher in separation technologies – particularly in distillation – Dr Kiss has given many lectures at universities and conferences and has carried out more than 100 research & industrial projects. He has also supervised numerous graduation projects, and has published several textbooks and more than 50 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 111999361X
- ISBN-13: 978-1119993612
- Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.3 inches
- List Price: $165.00