Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University “SEPARATION OF IPA-WATER MIXTURE USING ASPEN PLUS” Krushnakant Thakare (2030331507018) Pranoti Lode (2030331507028) Under the guidance of PROF. NIKITA MALORE
Introduction Aspen Plus is a widely used process simulation software developed by Aspen Technology. It is specifically designed for modelling, simulating, and optimizing chemical processes . Isopropyl alcohol is widely used in semiconductor industry as cleaning agent. This waste solvent steam contain mainly is entrainer .Screening is an important step in extractive distillation .
Application of isopropyl alcohol
Need of separation 1)Product Purification 2)Recycling and reuse 3)Waste Management 4)Controlled concentration 5) Regulatory compliance
Different types of separation method
Simulation of Isopropyl Alcohol + Water using Entrainer Components used: 1)Isopropyl alcohol 2)Water Entrainer : Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Base method : NRTL Column: RADFRAC
Use of DMSO as Entrainer Azeotrope formation: DMSO can form ternary azeotropes with IPA and water, which can facilitate the separation process by breaking the azeotrope between IPA and water. Selectivity: DMSO can exhibit selectivity towards certain components in the mixture, which might be useful in targeted separations. Solubility: DMSO is known for its high solubility in both polar and non-polar solvents, which can enhance its ability to dissolve IPA and water. High boiling point: DMSO has a relatively high boiling point compared to other entrainers like methanol. This can be advantageous in specific distillation conditions.
Operating Conditions Operating variable Extractive column Feed flow rate 100 kmol/hr Entrainer flow rate 25 kmol/hr Feed Temperature 30 C Feed Pressure 1 atm Entrainer Temperature 30 C Entrainer pressure 1 atm Distillate rate 30 kmol/hr Reflux Ratio 1.2 No. of theoretical stages 37
Aspen Plus Working Environment
Main Flowsheet
Equilibrium diagram of T- xy plot In an azeotropic mixture, the vapor and liquid phases have the same composition at a specific temperature, leading to a constant boiling point .
Results Effect of Distillate Rate Effect of Feed stage Effect of Number of stages
. Effect of Reflux ratio Entrainer feed stage Temperature and stages profile
Conclusion The reflux ratio is a critical parameter that influences the separation performance. In column feed is given at atmospheric pressure (1 atm ) and room temperature (30ºC) condition. The total number of stages are 37, F eed stage at 32th, R eflux ratio is 1.5 D istillate rate is 35 kmol /hr. In the overhead product 99.31% are recovered.