Debottlenecking of an esterification process
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Challenge
- Established process (> 40 years) for the production of an ester
- Debottlenecking
- Improving economics (OpEx) while minimizing investment
Methods
- Identification of the reaction pathway thanks to well targeted experiments
- Development of a mechanistic model accounting for phase equilibria (G/L/S)
- Identification of optimal conditions for the reaction
Achievements
- Successful design of a continuous stirred tank unit ensuring optimal conditions
- >50% increase of annual production
- Reduction of raw material consumption and waste generation
At Ypso-Facto, we are convinced that the future of (bio)chemicals industries lays in more digitally designed processes. To achieve this transformation, we associate (bio)chemistry, process engineering and software development to help you through all phases of your projects. We can help you develop, optimize and secure your (bio)chemical processes with a synergistic offer: software tools and consulting services.
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Ypso-Facto is a service company helping industrial firms to develop, optimize and secure their chemical processes and bioprocesses.