ETBE synthesis via reactive distillation. 1 steady-state simulation and design aspects

摘要

Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) is an alternative gasoline oxygenate that combines the blending properties of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and the renewability of ethanol. Technologically, the best means of synthesis utilizes reactive (or catalytic) distillation to maximize hydrocarbon conversion and energy efficiency while simultaneously producing a high-purity ether product. Mathematical models of reactive distillation are based on the conventional distillation process With supplementary equations added to model the reactions present.