A dynamic model of batch enzymatic reactive distillation
was developed
based on equilibrium stage approach. Phenomena within the evaporator,
column, and condenser were modeled for nonsteady state operation of
the process. A detailed approach to reaction kinetics, including equilibrium
limitations, overtime deactivation of the catalyst in different temperatures,
diffusional limitations in catalytically active xerogel coating, and
temperature influence on the catalyst, was undertaken for ethyl butyrate
transesterification with R-2-pentanol with the use of Candida
antarctica lipase B as the catalyst. The model was validated
with experimental data and served as a simulation tool for sensitivity
analysis.