Research Article
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Energy, Economic and Environmental analysis of Methyl Acetate Process
Nagamalleswara Rao. K
Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Civil and Chemical Engineering,
VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Nagamalleswara Rao. K/Int.J. Chemical Concepts. 2021,7(1), pp 40-48.
Abstract
In this work, energy-economic and pollution analysis studies were conducted for methyl
acetate production process. Methyl acetate production process was designed using ASPEN PLUS V8.8
simulating tool. Energy analysis using ASPEN ENERGY ANALYZER suggested 33.5 % of energy
saving potential of the designed process. Retrofit studies for the base case HEN (Heat Exchanger
Network) saved 16.9% of the total energy for the addition of one new heat exchanger. Payback period
reported as 0.8515 years. Economic analysis using ASPEN ECONOMIC ANALYZER suggested that
there is a possibility of reducing 38% of utility cost. Environmental analysis using WAR (Waste
Reduction Algorithm) reported decrease in pollution levels by modifying the existing process.
Keywords
ASPEN PLUS V8.8, Economic Analysis, Energy Analysis, HEN.
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