MTBE production starting with a vacuum residue

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced in designing a process for MTBE production starting with vacuum residue, specifically focusing on conducting a mass balance. Participants mention using Aspen Plus 2004 for simulations and seek guidance on selecting appropriate devices for the process. The need for updated educational resources is highlighted, indicating that the current exercise may be outdated and not reflective of modern practices.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mass balance calculations in chemical engineering
  • Familiarity with Aspen Plus 2004 simulation software
  • Knowledge of MTBE production processes
  • Basic principles of chemical process design
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advanced features of Aspen Plus 2004 for process simulation
  • Study mass balance techniques specific to MTBE production
  • Explore modern alternatives to MTBE and their production methods
  • Investigate updated educational resources for chemical engineering design processes
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Chemical engineering students, process design engineers, and educators seeking to enhance their understanding of MTBE production and simulation techniques.

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Hello all. Another year has begun and yet again I'm stumped with all this stuff.

If anyone can provide me with sources, articles, or any type of information to help me with this design process.

I uploaded a word document with a pretty nice intro I wrote with all the formulas and a description of the process. The big thing the teacher wants us to do now is a mass balance. We also use Aspen Plus 2004 to run our simulations. A guide would be nice as knowing which devices to use for each desired process is eluding me currently...

Thanks for any assistance that can be provided. It won't just be for me, I'll pass it on to the entire class. We're all struggling...
 

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Hate to tell you just how old that exercise is.
Your teachers really should get something more up to date.
 

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