ETBE synthesis via reactive distillation. 2. Dynamic simulation and control aspects

摘要

Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) is growing in importance as a gasoline oxygenate and octane enhancer. Its gasoling blending properties are superior to methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and its semirenewability is attracting subsidies from many governments. Synthesis of ETBE via reactive distillation offers advantages of higher conversion, improved energy efficiency, and lower capital costs.