内容提要: |
A seepage catalysts packing internal (SCPI) in Catalytic Distillation Column was simplified and used to research catalytic distillation process. Based on the simplified internal, strict mathematical models consisting of differential algebraic equations were developed to predict temperature and composition profiles in CD column. Based on the gPROMS platform, gPROMS language was used to compile three modules, one for reaction, and the other two modules for hydrodynamic calculation and heat and mass transport calculations respectively. In addition, Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and the corresponding port design were implemented for each unit module in order to clearly represent the flow-sheet of catalytic distillation process. In the process of solving the model, a new approach was proposed to avoid difficulties connected with convergence and stability of calculations. This approach was demonstrated to be efficient, it can reduce the simulation time and still accurately predict the results. For model validation, reaction and separation and the final flow-sheet of CD process with the proposed mathematical models were validated respectively. A good agreement was obtained between simulated result and experimental values, with error no more than 5%,indicating that these simulation methods are feasible and gPROMS is a reliable and suitable technique for the research of catalytic distillation process. |