Optimization and dynamics of a propene-propane splitter with vapor recompression

Identifier:  TFM:1497

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFM1497

Authors:  Esteve Lopez, Anna

Abstract:
Distillation is an important unit operation in polypropylene production. It is common for separation of liquid mixtures, and is an energy intensive operation. Energy consumption can be reduced through more efficient designs, and through optimum operation of existing equipment. In this thesis, a steady-state and a dynamic model describing the propane-propene distillation column with vapor recompression has been simulated