Distillation Column Simulation Software
Distillation Column Simulation Software
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I was wondering if there was any software out there that can help cut down the iterative process of the Fenske-Underwood-Gilliland equations/correlations to estimate the key parameters in a distillation coumn or possibly any other software that may be helpful in distillation design and simulation?





RE: Distillation Column Simulation Software
In the design of distillation columns I have always looked to HySYS or Aspen for the simulation. All you need to know are inlet and outlet conditions and reflux ratio if I am remembering correctly. You also have to specify the correct EOS (i.e. Reidlich-Kwong, UNIQUAC, etc.). These programs should help. Unfortunately, a copy of HySYS is very expensive so best you find a colleague that has a copy on his machine. If you can't get your hands on these programs then you are going to have to search the internet or design with pen & paper.
Kyle
RE: Distillation Column Simulation Software
RE: Distillation Column Simulation Software
There is prior correspondence regarding process simulation software in thread798-156981. There, I recommend consideration of PD Plus, a full-blown process simulator available for a nominal cost (approx. $2000), which is a tiny fraction of what you'd pay for one of the established products such as Hysys.
PD Plus was written by Dick Russell, a noted expert in process simulation and author of a modified inside-out method that converges rigorous distillation calculations, typically in a fraction of a second. You can get more details at www.deerhaventech.com
Have fun.
RE: Distillation Column Simulation Software