Table 4 Summary of optimized design parameters for the RD process in glycerol esterification.
Parameter optimization | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA/G mole feed ratio (-) | 1–9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
AA feed position (stages) | 31st | 2nd −31st | 31st | 31st | 31st | 31st |
Bottom to feed ratio (-) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.25–0.9 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Column pressure (bar) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.1–1 | 0.7 |
Reflux ratio (-) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1–9 |
