Abstract
n-Hexyl acetate esterification was carried out in a reactive distillation pilot scale column (diameter 162 mm, overall packing height 11.6 m). Sulzer Katapak ®-S-500.Y filled with Amberlyst CSP2 was used as catalytic internal. The new experiments extend an investigation of Schmitt et al. [1] that was carried out in the same column with Sulzer Katapak ®-S-250.Y. The comparison of both series illustrates the influence of modifying the catalytic internals in pilot plant scale. Simulations with a stage-based model, that includes reaction kinetics, show good agreement with the experimental data. The characteristics of both catalytic internals are correctly predicted. Experience with the formation of 1-hexene as a by-product is discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
