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Title : EDI / D&I / Major Project Registration & Progress Review FF No. 180

Department: Chemical Engineering Academic Year: 2021

Semester : 6 Group No. : 13

Project Title: Design & Simulation for Production Of Maleic Anhydride

Project Area:

Group Members Details:

Sr. Class Roll

G.R.No. Name of Student Contact No. Email ID
No. & Div. No.
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1 29 11920039 Jay Jawalge 8788796722 jay.jawalge19@vit.edu
CH-A
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2 33 11920014 Payal Khandagale 9960369280 payal.khandagale19@vit.edu
CH-A
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3 57 11810704 Sohel Sayyed 8788422212 sohel.sayyed18@vit.edu
CH-A
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4 68 11810252 Sanika Talathi 9890099401 sanika.talathi18@vit.edu
CH-A
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5 74 11920041 Shubham Warange 8408984338 shubham.warange19@vit.edu
CH-A

Name of Internal Guide: Prof. Dr. (Smt.) Gawande Gayatri Deodatta

Contact No. & Email ID: 9890310974 & gayatri.gawande@vit.edu

Project approved

Guide Coordinator Head of Department

(Prof. Dr. (Smt.) Gawande Gayatri Deodatta) (Prof. Dr. Manik Deosarkar)

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Project Synopsis

Abstract:

Maleic anhydride is multifunctional chemical intermediates that find applications in nearly every
field of industrial chemistry. In this project, first we have done the market analysis of Maleic
anhydride with its applications. Then after selection of chemical we have done the selection
process by analyzing feasible process routes to Maleic anhydride production. We also listed out the
Sources of raw material and product as a literature survey part. In methodology, we have first find
out the chemical kinetics of the reaction and with the help of POLYMATH software we have
calculated the respective concentrations of all of the components by varying weight of catalyst
from 0 to 60,000 kg in a packed bed reactor. From POLYMATH we have also found out the
maximum concentration at which the selectivity and yield of reaction is the highest. Then, we have
drawn the block flow diagram and process Flow Diagram using RF-FLOW software.

Using the data from literature of PFD, we have simulated successfully the simulation in DWSIM.
We also have done the material and energy balance for the same. The maximum conversion we got
from the POLYMATH software is used here as the conversion value for the conversion reactor as
PBR is not provided by the DWSIM. In next step, to improve purity and to maximize heat recovery
we have done heat Integration by pinch analysis by Temperature Interval Method using MS
EXCEL. Then, finally we compared the values we got from simulation before heat integration and
after heat integration. The results that we got from POLYMATH software were also discussed
briefly. . Purity before Heat Integration was 69.21% and Purity after Heat Integration was found
out to be 99.68%.

References:

[1] Chopey, N.P. 1994. Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations. 2nd edition. New
York: McGraw-Hill.
[2] Fogler, H.S. 2006. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering. 4th edition. University of
Michigan: Pearson Education, Inc.
[3] Slindard, W. A. Baylis. 1977. Vapor phase oxidation of butane producing maleic anhydride
and acetic acid. U.S. Patent 4,052,417: 1-8.
[4] Timothy, R. Felthouse, Joseph, C. Burnett, Ben Horrell, Michael J.M. & Yeong- Jen Kuo.
2001. Maleic Anhydride, Maleic Acid, And Fumaric Acid. Huntsman Petrochemical
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Corporation.
[5] Harry Silla, 2003, Chemical Process Engineering: Design and Economics. Ne Fogler, H.S.
2006. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering. 4 th edition. University of Michigan:
Pearson Education, Inc.
[6] Geankoplis, C.J. 2003. Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles. 4 th edition.
University of Minnesota: Pearson Education, Inc. 382.

[7] Guliants, V.V. & Benziger, J.B. 1999. Effect of promoters for n-butane oxidation to maleic
anhydride over: comparison with supported vanadia catalysts. Catalysis Letters 62(1999):
87–91.
[8] Chemical Process Engineering: Design and Economics. New York: Marcel Dekker.
Joshuah, K. Stolaroff, D.W., Keith G.V. & Lowry. 2008.
[9] Carbon Dioxide Capture From Atmospheric Air Using Sodium Hydroxide Spray:
Supporting Information. Environmental Science and Technologyw York: Marcel Dekker.
[10] Sinnott, R.K. 2005. Chemical Engineering Design. 4 th Edition. British: Elsevier.

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Group No.

Progress Review Report

Activity Review Schedule Signature of Guide
submitted

Review 1 Mid Sem. Semester Yes

Review 2 End of Semester Yes

Format of Progress Review Report:

Review No.: 1 Group No.: 13 Date: 10/04/2021

Progress Review Report

 Extensive literature review is done.

 Governing equations for desired column is done
 Process variables and operating parameters are identified.
 Process flow diagram is formulated to understand the process flow and it will be a base
for our simulation.
 Reaction kinetics on POLYMATH software was done.
 Drawing of BFD and PFD for plant was done using RF-FLOW software.

Signature of Guide:

Review No.: 2 Group No.: 13 Date: 08/06/2021

Progress Review Report

 With the help of PFD we simulated a simulation on DWSIM software.

 Based on the data we got, we did mass balance and energy balance.
 Extensive analysis of simulation is also done.
 To improve purity and to maximize heat recovery we have done heat Integration by
pinch analysis by Temperature Interval Method using MS EXCEL.
 Then, finally we compared the values we got from simulation before heat integration
and after heat integration.
 Purity before Heat Integration was 69.21% and Purity after Heat Integration was found
out to be 99.68%.
 The results that we got from POLYMATH software were also discussed briefly.
Signature of Guide: