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Modular reactive distillation emulation elements integrated with instrumentation, control, and simulation algorithms

  • US 8,935,847 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2010
  • Issued: 01/20/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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:

  • 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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