Simulation of the Water-Acetic Acid Separation via Distillation Using Different Entrainers: an Economic Comparison

Diluted solutions of acetic acid (AA) in water (W) are a typical side stream in several production processes including therephthalic acid synthesis, acetyl cellulose manufacture and biochemical processes. Since AA is typically in the range of 10 to 40 % by weight in W, for most companies it is profi...

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Main Authors: F. Galli, D. Previtali, S. Casagrande, C. Pirola, F. Manenti, D.C. Boffito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2017-03-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/2257