Dynamic modeling and modification of ternary semicontinuous distillation without a middle vessel for improved controllability and energy performance

ME Azghandi, H Mehdipour, AM Sahlodin - Chemical Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ternary distillation conventionally requires two sequential columns. In a process
intensification technique, the second column is eliminated by operating the first column in a …

Optimal Control Framework for Alkane Separation in Semicontinuous Distillation

Q Qu, X Zhang, Z Shen, M Chen, D Liu… - Industrial & Engineering …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Semicontinuous distillation (SCD) is a process intensification technique for separating N-
component (N≥ 3) mixtures. Its feature is forced circulation in three distinct operation …