An integrated process optimization model for chemical production at Ibn Zahr

S. O. Duffuaa

doi:10.1016/0307-904X(95)00016-D

An integrated process optimization model for chemical production at Ibn Zahr

S. O. Duffuaa^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper a mathematical optimization model is developed for several reactors settings. The model integrates several reactors and is stated in a general form. The model selects the settings for the reactors that maximizes profit subject to operation, selection and environmental constraints. Each setting is determined by a set of operating parameters, which are feed rate, reactor temperature and pressure. The production level and the cost of each setting is determined from the operating parameter and the raw material, labor and fuel cost. It is used to optimize Methyl-Tert-Butyle Ether (MTBE) production at the Ibn Zahr Company in Saudi Arabia. The results in the Ibn Zahr case are consistent and elevated MTBE production.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	531-536
Number of pages	6
Journal	Applied Mathematical Modelling
Volume	19
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0307-904X(95)00016-D
State	Published - Sep 1995
Externally published	Yes

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Funding Information:
The author would like to acknowledge the support provided by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, for conducting this research. Also, thanks to one referee whose comments improved an earlier version of the paper.

Keywords

chemical processes
operational research
optimization

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An integrated process optimization model for chemical production at Ibn Zahr

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