화학공학소재연구정보센터
Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Vol.89, No.11, 1479-1489, 2017
Systematic Design of a Butadiene Telomerization Process: The Catalyst Makes the Difference
A conceptual design study for a butadiene telomerization process is presented. The impact of catalyst selection on the process economics is included into the design study by an optimization-based approach relying on shortcut models. In comparison to the established process, investment cost of the novel designed process increase only marginally, while operating costs decrease by more than 75%. Preliminary pilot-plant experiments indicate, however, that the economically favorable reaction concept is not stable. Consequently, alternative immobilization strategies are briefly investigated to guide future research.