Ethanol to Ethylene (B1)
Executive Summary
Introduction
Technical Approach
Process Flowsheet
Economic Analysis
Process Alternatives/Recommendations
Conclusion
References
1. Towler, G, Sinnott, R. Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design (2nd edition). Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013. - Process design principles and reactor alternatives. 2. Cheicky M. and Hillier, J. inventors; Cool Planet Biofuels, Inc., assignee. Method for producing dimethyl ether using a separator. US Patent WO2013181045 A1. December 5, 2013. - Basis for utilizing water as an absorbent. 3. Today in Energy - Daily Prices. US Energy Information Administration website. http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/prices.cfm. Accessed March 3rd 2015. - Bulk market price for 95% ethanol. 4. Weddle, N. ICIS Pricing: Ethylene (Europe). Reed Business Limited. January 10 2014. - Bulk market price for chemical grade ethylene. 5. Towler, G, Sinnott, R. Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design (2nd edition). Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013. - Process design principles andalternatives. 6. AspenTech. Aspen HYSYS Help File v8.0. Aspen Technology, Inc. 2012. - Aspen HYSYS help file used for troubleshooting and assistance on economic analysis.
