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Systematic Design of a Butadiene Telomerization Process: The Catalyst Makes the Difference
Author(s) -
Recker Sebastian,
Gordon Charles M.,
Peace Amy,
Redepenning Christian,
Marquardt Wolfgang
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.201700055
Subject(s) - telomerization , process (computing) , process engineering , 1,3 butadiene , conceptual design , catalysis , selection (genetic algorithm) , investment (military) , biochemical engineering , process design , computer science , engineering , chemistry , process integration , organic chemistry , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , politics , law , political science , operating system
A conceptual design study for a butadiene telomerization process is presented. The impact of catalyst selection on the process economics is included into the design study by an optimization‐based approach relying on shortcut models. In comparison to the established process, investment cost of the novel designed process increase only marginally, while operating costs decrease by more than 75 %. Preliminary pilot‐plant experiments indicate, however, that the economically favorable reaction concept is not stable. Consequently, alternative immobilization strategies are briefly investigated to guide future research.