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Operating strategies and optimum feed tray locations of the fractionation unit of BTX plants for energy conservation

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Operating strategies and optimum feed tray locations were studied in a typical fractionation process of a BTX plant in Korea in order to reduce energy consumption. Control systems with fixed V/F or R/F ratios could be recommended for various feed compositions. By choosing the optimum feed tray location for the columns, about 16% of energy consumption could be reduced.

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  1. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 143-701, Seoul, Korea

    Jae-Cheon Lee, Yeong-Koo Yeo, Kwang Ho Song & In-Won Kim

  2. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 133-791, Seoul, Korea

    Yeong-Koo Yeo

  3. LG Chemical Ltd., Research Park, 305-380, Daejeon, Korea

    Kwang Ho Song

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Lee, JC., Yeo, YK., Song, K.H. et al. Operating strategies and optimum feed tray locations of the fractionation unit of BTX plants for energy conservation. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 18, 428–431 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02698286

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