Modular reactive distillation emulation elements integrated with instrumentation, control, and simulation algorithms
First Claim
1. A method for creating laboratory-scale reactive distillation apparatus for use in research and emulation from modular components, the method comprising:
- providing a first type of reactive distillation modular stage comprising two physical interfaces for coupling the first type of reactive distillation modular stage to two other reactive distillation modular stages;
providing a second type of reactive distillation modular stage comprising one physical interface for coupling the second type of reactive distillation modular stage to a single other reactive distillation modular stage;
providing a tray element for insertion into the first type of reactive distillation modular stage;
using a clamping arrangement for joining together at least three reactive distillation modular stages at their respective physical interfaces, wherein the at least three reactive distillation modular stages comprise the first type of reactive distillation modular stage and the second type of reactive distillation modular stage, andreconfiguring the at least three reactive distillation modular stages based on a target operation, wherein at least one of the reactive distillation modular stages includes at least one of an attachable sensor, a built-in sensor, a controllable actuator, a computer interface, and adjustable internal structures.
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Abstract
A method for creating laboratory-scale reactive distillation apparatus from provided modular components is described. At least two types of modular distillation column stages are provided. A first type of modular stage comprises two physical interfaces for connection with a respective physical interface of another modular stage. A second type modular stage comprises one such physical interface. At least one type of tray is provided for insertion into the first type of modular stage. A clamping arrangement is provided for joining together two modular stages at their respective physical interfaces for connection to form a joint. The invention provides for at least three modular stages can be joined. At least one sensor or sensor array can be inserted into each modular stage. At least one controllable element can be inserted into each modular stage. The invention provides for study of traditional, advanced, and photochemical types of reactive distillation.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for creating laboratory-scale reactive distillation apparatus for use in research and emulation from modular components, the method comprising:
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providing a first type of reactive distillation modular stage comprising two physical interfaces for coupling the first type of reactive distillation modular stage to two other reactive distillation modular stages; providing a second type of reactive distillation modular stage comprising one physical interface for coupling the second type of reactive distillation modular stage to a single other reactive distillation modular stage; providing a tray element for insertion into the first type of reactive distillation modular stage; using a clamping arrangement for joining together at least three reactive distillation modular stages at their respective physical interfaces, wherein the at least three reactive distillation modular stages comprise the first type of reactive distillation modular stage and the second type of reactive distillation modular stage, and reconfiguring the at least three reactive distillation modular stages based on a target operation, wherein at least one of the reactive distillation modular stages includes at least one of an attachable sensor, a built-in sensor, a controllable actuator, a computer interface, and adjustable internal structures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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