Abstract
A methodology for the design of azeotrope separation processes using ionic liquids as entrainers is outlined. A Hildebrand solubility parameter group contribution model has been developed to screen for or design an ionic liquid entrainer that is soluble with the azeotropic components. Using the best candidate, vapor-liquid equilibria data is predicted using a new ionic liquid UNIFAC model that has been developed. The UNIFAC model is used to confirm the breaking of the azeotrope. The methanol-acetone azeotrope at 1 atm is used as an example. The azeotrope was predicted to break with 10 mol % [BMPy][BF4] added. The driving force concept is used to design an extractive distillation process that minimizes energy inputs. The methodology given can be expanded to the use of ionic liquids as entrainers in any azeotropic system of interest.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 21st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering |
Number of pages | 2029 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Publication date | 2011 |
Pages | 1578-1582 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-444-53895-6 |
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Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 21st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - Chalkidiki, Greece Duration: 29 May 2011 → 1 Jun 2011 http://www.escape-21.gr/ |
Conference
Conference | 21st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering |
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Country | Greece |
City | Chalkidiki |
Period | 29/05/2011 → 01/06/2011 |
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Series | Computer Aided Chemical Engineering |
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Number | 29 |
ISSN | 1570-7946 |
Keywords
- Process design
- Azeotrope separation
- Ionic liquids
- Molecular design