Distillation column simulation and control

Author

Hsian T. Chao

Abstract

"A 5-component, 10-stage distillation column was simulated by PACTOLUS by use of the hybrid technique. It was found that the digital-analog simulator is completely satisfactory for solving unsteady-state multicomponent distillation problems. A feedforward controller for a distillation column was designed and tested. The effects of feedforward and feedback control on binary system distillation columns were compared by PACTOLUS. It was found that the liquid flow rates, the holdups as well as the number of stages are important factors in the design of a feedforward controller"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Waggoner, Raymond C.

Committee Member(s)

Alcorn, Herbert R., 1933-2008
Findley, Marshall E., 1927-1991

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1968

Pagination

vii, 138 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-78).

Rights

© 1968 Hsian T. Chao, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Chemical process control -- Simulation methodsDistillation apparatus

Thesis Number

T 2083

Print OCLC #

5994945

Electronic OCLC #

802292764

Recommended Citation

Chao, Hsian T., "Distillation column simulation and control" (1968). Masters Theses. 6817.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6817