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Multiobjective Optimization of Simulated Moving Bed Reactor and its Modification — Varicol Process
Author(s) -
Subramani Hariprasad J.,
Zhang Ziyang,
Hidajat Kus,
Ray Ajay K.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450820319
Subject(s) - sorting , multi objective optimization , process (computing) , genetic algorithm , computer science , simulated moving bed , mathematical optimization , process engineering , engineering , chemistry , algorithm , mathematics , organic chemistry , adsorption , operating system
A comprehensive optimization study on a Simulated Moving Bed Reactor (SMBR) system is reported in this article for the direct synthesis of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE). In addition, the SMB technology, which is based on synchronous switching of ports, was modified to a new more flexible Varicol process based on non‐synchronous switching. Multi‐objective optimization has been performed for both SMBR and Varicol and their efficiencies were compared. A state‐of‐the‐art optimization technique, viz., Non‐dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA) that allows handling of these complex optimization problems is employed in this study.