Typically, distillation columns are designed and operated based on time-invariant (steady state) analysis. In reality however, distillation processes are continuously subject to disturbances, caused by variations in feedstock, changes in product requirements, the availability of utilities, and so on.
Dynamic modelling is a key technology for optimising column design and operation. It can be used to understand the effects of feed and product quality changes, periodic feed upsets and abnormal operation, and then to design and tune control schemes capable of dealing with such disturbances.
Accurate quantification of column transients allows engineers to minimise the effects on off-spec product, energy requirements and purity giveaway, in order to maximize process economics.
This webinar provides an overview of recent developments in PSE's equation-based gPROMS Process flowsheet modelling package that now make dynamic simulation of distillation columns easier than ever before.
Topics covered
In this webinar you will learn about:
- Key considerations for modelling of distillation column dynamics
- Dynamic distillation of gPROMS Process
- How to create and execute a simple dynamic distillation simulation
- Case studies:
- Dynamic simulation of a coupled two-column azeotropic ethanol dehydration system
- Dynamic simulation and optimisation of a coupled two-column alcohol separation system
- Dynamic analysis of a refinery crude distillation unit, including full pre-heat train and VDU integration
Presenter(s)
Mariana Marques is an Applications Engineer at PSE. She has an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal.
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Duration
45 minutes plus Q&A
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The presentation is aimed at technical management and process engineers from the chemicals and petrochemicals industry.
