Entropy 2007, 9(2), 58-72; doi:10.3390/e9020058
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Distillation of a Complex Mixture. Part I: High Pressure Distillation Column Analysis: Modeling and Simulation

Douani Mustapha* email, Ouadjenia Fatimaemail and Terkhi Sabria
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mostaganem, Mostaganem, Algeria
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 7 December 2006 / Accepted: 14 April 2007 / Published: 25 April 2007
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Abstract: In this analysis, based on the bubble point method, a physical model wasestablished clarifying the interactions (mass and heat) between the species present in thestreams in circulation in the column. In order to identify the externally controlled operatingparameters, the degree of freedom of the column was determined by using Gibbs phase rule.The mathematical model converted to Fortran code and based on the principles of: 1) Globaland local mass conservation balance, 2) Enthalpy balance, and 3) Vapour-liquid equilibriumat each tray, was used to simulate the behavior of the column, concentration distributions,temperature and streams for each phase along the column at high pressure in each tray. Theenergy consumption at the condenser and the boiler was also evaluated using the Starlingequation of state.
Keywords: High pressure distillation; complex mixture; modeling; simulation; bubble point method.

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Mustapha, D.; Fatima, O.; Sabria, T. Distillation of a Complex Mixture. Part I: High Pressure Distillation Column Analysis: Modeling and Simulation. Entropy 2007, 9, 58-72.

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Mustapha D, Fatima O, Sabria T. Distillation of a Complex Mixture. Part I: High Pressure Distillation Column Analysis: Modeling and Simulation. Entropy. 2007; 9(2):58-72.

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Mustapha, Douani; Fatima, Ouadjenia; Sabria, Terkhi. 2007. "Distillation of a Complex Mixture. Part I: High Pressure Distillation Column Analysis: Modeling and Simulation." Entropy 9, no. 2: 58-72.

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