Abstract:The synthesis of azeotropic distillation systems is challenging due to the existence of compartments in the residue curve map coupled with the combinatorial aspects from numerous possible system configurations. In this work, an optimization-based approach is introduced to synthesize homogeneous azeotropic distillation systems. The approach employs a network-based representation generated via a matrix method. To design the distillation columns, the modified Underwood equations are adopted, in which pseudocompon… Show more
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