Improved dynamic model for an unsaturated polyester process by non-ideal thermodynamics

M.R. Shah, E. Zondervan, A.B. Haan, de

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    Abstract

    An extended dynamic model is presented for a polyesterification reaction in a semi-batch wise operated vessel connected to a distillation column. The developed model describes the effect of polymerization on reactants. The model also contains kinetics describing the change of rate order during the reaction. To improve the predictive capabilities, the model has been extended with advanced thermodynamic POLYNRTL activities. The extended model is subsequently validated with experimental data from literature. It was found that the prediction of distilled mass (regression coefficient (R2) = 0.995) and propylene glycol concentration (R2 = 0.97) in distilled mass is significantly improved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings 21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE-21), June 13-16, 2010, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Pages76-1/2
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 21) - Philadelphia, PA, United States
    Duration: 13 Jun 201016 Jun 2010

    Conference

    Conference21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 21)
    Abbreviated titleISCRE 21
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityPhiladelphia, PA
    Period13/06/1016/06/10

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