Study of liquid–liquid equilibrium of the systems isobutyl acetate+acetic acid+water and isobutyl alcohol+acetic acid+water at different temperatures

Abstract In this work, experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of the systems isobutyl acetate + acetic acid + water and isobutyl alcohol + acetic acid + water are presented. The liquid–liquid equilibria of both systems have been measured at 283.15 and 323.15 K. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were applied to fit the data for both ternary systems. The interaction parameters obtained from both models successfully correlated the equilibrium compositions. The experimental tie lines were compared to the values predicted by the UNIFAC method. Moreover, the solvent capabilities of isobutyl acetate and isobutyl alcohol were compared.

Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of Water + Ethanol + 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide Ternary System: Measurements and Correlation at Different Temperatures

In this work authors present the experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of water + ethanol + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ([bmim][Tf2N]) system at different temperatures. The LLE of the system was obtained in the temperature range from 283.2 to 323.2 K. The nonrandom two liquid (NRTL) and universal quasichemical (UNIQUAC) models were used to correlate ternary systems. The equilibrium compositions were successfully correlated by the interaction parameters from both models, however UNIQUAC gave a more accurate correlation. Finally, a study about the solvent capability of ionic liquid was made in order to evaluate the possibility of separating the mi…

Approach to the 1-propanol dehydration using an extractive distillation process with ethylene glycol

Abstract The extractive distillation process exploits the capacity of some chemicals to alter the relative volatility between the components of a mixture. In this way, a third component (called entrainer) may be added to an azeotropic binary mixture to break the azeotrope. This paper discusses the potential use of ethylene glycol as entrainer in a 1-propanol dehydration process by extractive distillation. First, the present work focuses on the acquisition of isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium data of the ternary system 1-propanol + water + ethylene glycol system and the binaries systems 1-propanol + ethylene glycol and water + ethylene glycol. All measurements were done at 101.3 kPa. The exp…

Measurements and correlation of liquid–liquid equilibria of 4-methyl-2-pentanone+ethanol+water and 4-methyl-2-pentanone+n-butanol+water ternary systems between 283.2 and 323.2K

Abstract In this work, experimental liquid–liquid equilibria data of the systems 4-methyl-2-pentanone + ethanol + water and 4-methyl-2-pentanone + n-butanol + water are presented. The liquid–liquid equilibria of both systems have been measured between 283.2 and 323.2 K. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were applied to fit the data for both ternary systems. The interaction parameters obtained from both models successfully correlated the equilibrium compositions. The binodal lines were compared to the values predicted by the UNIFAC-LLE and UNIFAC models. Moreover, the solvent capability of 4-methyl-2-pentanone was checked in order to separate these azeotropic mixtures alcohol + water.

Phase equilibria for the ternary systems ethanol, water+ethylene glycol or+glycerol at 101.3kPa

Abstract Two solvents, ethylene glycol and glycerol, are proposed as possible entrainers for the extractive distillation of the binary azeotropic mixture formed by ethanol and water. In this way, consistent isobaric vapour–liquid equilibrium data at 101.3 kPa were measured for the ternary systems ethanol + water + ethylene glycol and ethanol + water + glycerol. The data were correlated by local compositions models Wilson, NRTL and UNIQUAC. Parameters of these models were later employed to evaluate ability of the candidates to break the original azeotrope. The obtained results led to consider the ethylene glycol and the glycerol as valid entrainers for the extractive distillation process of …

Isobaric Vapor−Liquid Equilibria for Binary and Ternary Mixtures of Diisopropyl Ether, 2-Propyl Alcohol, and 3-Methyl-1-Butanol

Consistent vapor−liquid equilibrium data for the binary and ternary systems diisopropyl ether (1) + 2-propyl alcohol (2) + 3-methyl-1-butanol (3) are reported at 101.3 kPa. The diisopropyl ether (1) + 3-methyl-1-butanol (3) system shows positive deviations from ideal behavior, and the 2-propyl alcohol (2) + 3-methyl-1-butanol (3) system exhibits slight deviations from ideal behavior. The activity coefficients and the boiling points were correlated with their compositions by the Wilson, NRTL, UNIQUAC, and Wisniak−Tamir equations. It is shown that these models allow a very good prediction of the phase equilibria of the ternary system using the pertinent parameters of the binary systems. 3-Met…

Corrigendum to “Phase equilibria for the ternary systems ethanol, water + ethylene glycol or + glycerol at 101.3 kPa” [Fluid Phase Equilib. 341 (2013) 54–60]

Proposal of Isobutyl Alcohol as Entrainer To Separate Mixtures Formed by Ethanol and Water and 1-Propanol and Water

Isobutyl alcohol (IBA) has been proposed as a solvent to carry out the dehydration of ethanol and 1-propanol by means of a nonconventional distillation process. In this way, isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) and vapor–liquid–liquid equilibrium (VLLE) data at atmospheric pressure have been obtained for the ternary systems ethanol (1a) + water (2) + IBA (3) and 1-propanol (1b) + water (2) + IBA (3). Then, these data have been correlated to obtain a set of parameters capable of estimating VLE and VLLE. According to the results achieved, distillation sequences to separate water and ethanol or 1-propanol have been proposed. Finally, a study about the minimum amount of entrainer required to…

Thermophysical Properties of Mixtures of 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Methylsulfate or 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Thiocyanate with Alcohols

In the present paper, densities, speeds of sound, and viscosities of four binary mixtures containing the ionic liquids 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methylsulfate and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium thio...

Isobaric vapour–liquid equilibria for the binary systems 4-methyl-2-pentanone+1-butanol and+2-butanol at 20 and 101.3kPa

Abstract Isobaric vapour–liquid equilibrium (VLE) measurements for the binary systems 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 1-butanol and 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 2-butanol are reported at 20 and 101.3 kPa. The system 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 1-butanol presents a minimum boiling point azeotrope at both pressures (20 and 101.3 kPa) and the system 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 2-butanol presents only a minimum boiling azeotrope at 20 kPa. In both systems, which deviate positively from ideal behaviour, the azeotropic composition is strongly dependent on pressure. The activity coefficients and boiling points of the solutions were correlated with its composition by the Wilson, UNIQUAC, and NRTL models for which the param…

Azeotropic distillation for 1-propanol dehydration with diisopropyl ether as entrainer: Equilibrium data and process simulation

Abstract Azeotropic distillation process is widely used to separate non-ideal binary mixtures into their constituent pure components. 1-Propanol dehydration was used as case study and diisopropyl ether was analysed as possible entrainer in an azeotropic distillation. The separation of some alcohols from their aqueous solution is a challenging task because these aqueous mixture forms minimum boiling azeotrope. In this way, isobaric vapor-liquid and vapour-liquid-liquid equilibrium data were measured for the 1-propanol+ water + diisopropyl ether ternary mixture at 101.3 kPa. The data were correlated by NRTL and UNIQUAC models. A separation sequence (a decanter and a single-feed distillation c…

Isobaric vapour–liquid equilibria for binary systems of 2-butanone with ethanol, 1-propanol, and 2-propanol at 20 and 101.3kPa

Abstract Consistent isobaric vapour–liquid equilibrium data have been measured for 2-butanone + ethanol, 2-butanone + 1-propanol, and 2-butanone + 2-propanol at 20 and 101.3 kPa. The binary systems 2-butanone + ethanol and 2-butanone + 2-propanol present a minimum boiling azeotrope at both pressures, and show that the azeotropic compositions is strongly dependent on pressure. The equilibrium data were correlated using the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQUAC models for which the parameters are reported.

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of polymer-salt aqueous two-phase systems for laccase partitioning : UCON 50-HB-5100 with potassium citrate and (sodium or potassium) formate at 23 ºC

Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) are recognized as very suitable techniques for the recovery of target solutes in biological applications. Three new phase diagrams of (UCON 50-HB-5100 + potassium citrate + water), (UCON 50-HB-5100 + sodium formate + water), and (UCON 50-HB-5100 + potassium formate + water) systems were measured at 23 C. The binodal curves were successfully described using the empirical equation suggested by Merchuk and co-workers. The reliability of the tie-line data experimentally determined was evaluated using the equations reported by Othmer–Tobias and Bancroft and satisfactory linearity was obtained for all ATPS. Among the salts studied, potassium citrate proved to be t…

Study of liquid–liquid equilibria at different temperatures of water + ethanol + 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ternary system

Abstract The experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of the water + ethanol + 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([bmp][Tf2N]) system has been measured at different temperatures in this work. The LLE of the system has been measured at between 283 and 333 K. The UNIQUAC and NRTL models were used to correlate the LLE data and good results were obtained in both cases, however UNIQUAC gave a more accurate correlation. In order to apply the UNIQUAC model the volume and surface parameters for [bmp][Tf2N] (r, q) were determined. Finally, in order to obtain ethanol from the aqueous mixture, the solvent capability of the ionic liquid was checked and compared wit…

Isobaric Vapor−Liquid Equilibria for Binary and Ternary Mixtures of Ethanol and 2-Propanol with 2-Butanone and Butyl Propionate at 101.3 kPa

This paper presents vapor−liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 101.3 kPa for the ternary systems ethanol + 2-butanone + butyl propionate and 2-propanol + 2-butanone + butyl propionate and some of their...

Capability study of 1-butyl-3- methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate as solvents in the separation of 1-propanol from water

Abstract The liquid-liquid equilibria of the ternary systems water (1) + 1-propanol (2) + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([bmim][Tf2N]) (3) and water (1) + 1-propanol (2) + trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate ([TDTHP][Phosph]) (3) at 283.2, 303.2 and 323.2 K and atmospheric pressure were determined to study their behaviour, determine their thermodynamic parameters and know the capability as solvents of [bmim][Tf2N] and [TDTHP][Phosph] in the separation of the azeotropic mixture water + 1-propanol. The non-random two-liquid (NRTL) and universal quasichemical (UNIQUAC) models were used in the calculation of the thermodynamic par…

Phase Equilibria Involved in the Extractive Distillation of Cyclohexane + Cyclohexene Using Diethyl Carbonate as an Entrainer

Isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 100 kPa have been measured for the ternary system cyclohexane + cyclohexene + diethyl carbonate and two constituent binary systems: cyclohexane + diethyl carbonate and cyclohexene + diethyl carbonate. Both binary systems show moderate positive deviations from ideal behavior and do not present an azeotrope. The VLE data have been correlated by the Wilson, universal quasichemical activity coefficient (UNIQUAC), and nonrandom two-liquid (NRTL) equations. The ternary system does not present an azeotrope and is well-estimated from binary interaction parameters. A prediction with the universal functional activity coefficient (UNIFAC)-Dortmund method…

Thermodynamic Analysis and Process Simulation of Ethanol Dehydration via Heterogeneous Azeotropic Distillation

The heterogeneous azeotropic distillation process is widely used to separate nonideal binary mixtures into their constituent pure components. This method uses the addition of a third component, called an entrainer, to cause liquid–liquid phase separation over a broad range of compositions in the ternary phase diagram. Ethanol dehydration was used as a case study and diisopropyl ether and isobutyl alcohol were analyzed as possible entrainers in a heterogeneous azeotropic distillation. In this way, isobaric vapor–liquid–liquid equilibrium was measured for the ethanol + water + diisopropyl ether or + isobutyl alcohol ternary mixtures at 101.3 kPa. The data were correlated by the NRTL and UNIQU…

Vapor–liquid equilibria in the ternary system dipropyl ether+1-propanol+1-pentanol and the binary systems dipropyl ether+1-pentanol, 1-propanol+1-pentanol at 101.3kPa

Abstract Consistent vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 101.3 kPa have been determined for the ternary system dipropyl ether (DPE) + 1-propanol (PA) + 1-pentanol and two constituent binary systems: DPE + 1-pentanol and PA + 1-pentanol. The DPE + 1-pentanol system shows positive deviations from ideal behaviour and PA + 1-pentanol system exhibits no deviation from ideal behaviour. The activity coefficients and the boiling points were correlated with their compositions by the Wilson, NRTL, UNIQUAC and Wisniak–Tamir equations. It is shown that the models allow a very good prediction of the phase equilibria of the ternary system using the pertinent parameters of the binary systems. 1-Pentanol…

Isobaric Vapor–Liquid–Liquid Equilibria for the Ternary Systems Ethanol + Water + Propyl Acetate and 1-Propanol + Water + Propyl acetate

In order to break azeotropes appearing in mixtures of water and either ethanol or 1-propanol, an azeotropic distillation process is proposed using propyl acetate as entrainer. Therefore, isobaric vapor–liquid–liquid equilibrium (VLLE) data at atmospheric pressure have been obtained for the ternary systems ethanol + water + propyl acetate and 1-propanol + water + propyl acetate. Data correlation has been carried out in four different ways and a comparison between the results obtained in each correlation has been done. The set of parameters obtained from the best correlation has been used in the VLLE estimation. Effects of using propyl acetate as entrainer in the azeotropic distillation have …

Measurements and correlation at different temperatures of liquid–liquid equilibria of 2-butanol or 2-methyl-2-butanol+1,2,3-propanetriol+water ternary systems

Abstract In this work, the experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of 2-methyl-2-butanol + 1,2,3-propanetriol (glycerol) + water and 2-butanol + 1,2,3-propanetriol (glycerol) + water systems at different temperatures are presented. The LLE of the systems has been measured between 283 and 323 K. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were applied to the ternary systems. The interaction parameters obtained from both models successfully correlated the equilibrium compositions. The experimental tie lines were compared to the values predicted by the UNIFAC method. Finally, the solvent capability of both alcohols was checked in order to separate the mixture formed by glycerol and water.

Evaluation of Diethyl Carbonate and Methyl Isobutyl Ketone as Entrainers for the Separation of 1-Hexene and n-Hexane

Diethyl carbonate and methyl isobutyl ketone are tested as possible entrainers for separating 1-hexene and n-hexane by extractive distillation. For this purpose, isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 100 kPa have been obtained for the two ternary systems formed by the two hydrocarbons and one of the selected solvents: 1-hexene + n-hexane + diethyl carbonate and 1-hexene + n-hexane + methyl isobutyl ketone. VLE data for the following constituent binary systems have also been determined: 1-hexene + diethyl carbonate, n-hexane + diethyl carbonate, 1-hexene + methyl isobutyl ketone, and finally n-hexane + methyl isobutyl ketone. All binary systems present moderate positive deviations …

Isobaric Vapor−Liquid Equilibria for Binary and Ternary Mixtures of Dipropyl Ether, 1-Propyl Alcohol, and Butyl Propionate

Consistent vapor−liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 101.3 kPa have been determined for the ternary system dipropyl ether + 1-propyl alcohol + butyl propionate and two constituent binary systems:  dipropyl ether + butyl propionate and 1-propyl alcohol + butyl propionate. The dipropyl ether + butyl propionate system exhibits ideal behavior, and the 1-propyl alcohol + butyl propionate system shows positive deviations from Raoult's law. No additional azeotropes are present. The activity coefficients of the solutions were correlated with its composition by the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQUAC models. The ternary system is well-predicted from binary interaction parameters. Butyl propionate breaks the dipr…

Effect of the reference solution in the measurement of ion activity coefficients using cells with transference at T=298.15K

Abstract This work reports individual activity coefficients of ions at T = 298.15 K in aqueous solutions obtained from voltage values of the respective half-cell ion-selective-electrode and a single-junction Ag–AgCl reference electrode, filled with different reference solutions at different concentrations. For potassium and chloride ions in KCl aqueous solutions, reference solutions of KCl, NaCl, or CsCl were used. For sodium and chloride ions in aqueous NaCl solutions, reference solutions of CsCl were used. Experimental runs were performed at molalities (1, 2, and 3) m of the reference solution. The concentration of the sample solution was increased, starting from around 1 · 10−3 m, up to …

Phase Equilibria Involved in Extractive Distillation of Dipropyl Ether + 1-Propyl Alcohol Using N,N-Dimethylformamide as Entrainer

Consistent vapor−liquid equilibrium data for the binary and ternary systems dipropyl ether (1) + 1-propyl alcohol (2) + N,N-dimethylformamide (3) are reported at 101.3 kPa. The results indicate that dipropyl ether (1) + N,N-dimethylformamide (3) system exhibits a positive deviation from ideal behavior and that 1-propyl alcohol (2) + N,N-dimethylformamide (3) system deviates negatively from ideality. The activity coefficients of the solutions were correlated by the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQUAC models. It is shown that these models allow a very good prediction of the phase equilibrium of the ternary system using the pertinent parameters of the binary systems. In addition, the Wisniak−Tamir relat…

Density, Viscosity, and Sound Speed of Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide-Based Ionic Liquids + 1-Propanol Mixtures

The density, viscosity, and speed of sound of three mixtures formed by 1-propanol and an ionic liquid were measured in a temperature range of 278.15–338.15 K. All measurements were made at atmospheric pressure and covered the entire range of miscible compositions. The three ionic liquids have the same anion but differ in the cation: 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [emim][NTf2], 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [bmim][NTf2], and 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [hmim][NTf2]. The experimental data allowed calculate the molar volume and isentropic compressibility of the mixture and their respective exces…

Liquid–liquid equilibria of the systems dipropyl ether+n-propanol+water and dipropyl ether+n-propanol+ethylene glycol at different temperatures

Abstract In this work, experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of the dipropyl ether + n-propanol + water and dipropyl ether + n-propanol + ethylene glycol systems are presented. The LLE of both systems have been measured at 283.15 and 323.15 K. The equilibrium data presented are correlated using NRTL and UNIQUAC equations. The reliability of these models is tested by comparison with experimental results. Moreover, the solvent capabilities of water and ethylene glycol were compared, concluding that ethylene glycol is the best solvent to extract n-propanol.

Phase equilibrium for the systems diisopropyl ether, isopropyl alcohol+2,2,4-trimethylpentane and +n-heptane at 101.3kPa

Abstract Consistent vapour–liquid equilibrium data for the ternary systems diisopropyl ether + isopropyl alcohol + 2,2,4-trimethylpentane and diisopropyl ether + isopropyl alcohol + n-heptane are reported at 101.3 kPa. The vapour–liquid equilibrium data have been correlated by Wilson, NRTL and UNIQUAC equations. The ternary systems do not present ternary azeotropes.

Isobaric vapor–liquid equilibria for the binary systems 1-propyl alcohol+dipropyl ether and 1-butyl alcohol+dibutyl ether at 20 and 101.3kPa

Abstract Isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium measurements for the binary systems 1-propyl alcohol + dipropyl ether and 1-butyl alcohol + dibutyl ether are reported at 20 and 101.3 kPa. Both systems, which deviate positively from ideal behavior present a minimum boiling point azeotrope at both pressures, showing the azeotropic compositions a strong dependency on pressure. The activity coefficients and boiling points of the solutions were correlated with its composition by the Wilson, UNIQUAC, NRTL, and Wisniak–Tamir equations.

Liquid–liquid equilibria of 4-methyl-2-pentanone+1-propanol or 2-propanol+water ternary systems: Measurements and correlation at different temperatures

Abstract In this work, experimental liquid–liquid equilibria data of the systems 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 1-propanol + water and 4-methyl-2-pentanone + 2-propanol + water are presented. The liquid–liquid equilibria of both systems have been measured at 283.2 and 323.2 K. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were successfully applied to fit the data for both ternary systems. The binodal lines were compared to the values predicted by the UNIFAC-LLE and UNIFAC models. Moreover, the solvent capability of 4-methyl-2-pentanone was checked in order to separate the azeotropic mixtures formed by propanol's and water.

Liquid–liquid equilibria of the systems isobutyl acetate+isobutyl alcohol+water and isobutyl acetate+isobutyl alcohol+glycerol at different temperatures

Abstract In this work, experimental liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) data of the isobutyl acetate + isobutyl alcohol + water and isobutyl acetate + isobutyl alcohol + glycerol systems are presented. The LLE of both systems have been measured at 283.15 and 323.15 K. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were applied to both ternary systems. The interaction parameters obtained from both models successfully correlated the equilibrium compositions. The experimental tie lines were compared to the values predicted by the UNIFAC method. Moreover, the solvent capabilities of water and glycerol were compared.

Answer to the Letter to the Editor by Dr. Sanjay Pralhad Shirsat concerning the article “Separation of isobutyl alcohol and isobutyl acetate by extractive distillation and pressure-swing distillation: Simulation and optimization”

Isobaric (vapour+liquid+liquid) equilibrium data for (di-n-propyl ether+n-propyl alcohol+water) and (diisopropyl ether+isopropyl alcohol+water) systems at 100kPa

Abstract Isobaric (vapour + liquid + liquid) equilibria were measured for the (di-n-propyl ether + n-propyl alcohol + water) and (diisopropyl ether + isopropyl alcohol + water) system at 100 kPa. The apparatus used for the determination of (vapour + liquid + liquid) equilibrium data was an all-glass dynamic recirculating still with an ultrasonic homogenizer couple to the boiling flask. The experimental data demonstrated the existence of a heterogeneous ternary azeotrope for both ternary systems. The (vapour + liquid + liquid) equilibria data were found to be thermodynamically consistent for both systems. The experimental data were compared with the estimation using UNIQUAC and NRTL models a…

Measurements and correlation of vapour–liquid equilibria of 2-butanone and hydrocarbons binary systems at two different pressures

Abstract Consistent isobaric vapour–liquid equilibrium data have been measured for 2-butanone + n-hexane, 2-butanone + n-heptane, and 2-butanone + 2,2,4-trimethylpentane at two different pressures. All binary systems present a minimum boiling azeotrope at both pressures, and show that the azeotropic compositions are weakly dependent on pressure. The equilibrium data were correlated using the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQUAC models for which the parameters are reported.

Effect of pressure and the capability of 2-methoxyethanol as a solvent in the behaviour of a diisopropyl ether–isopropyl alcohol azeotropic mixture

Abstract Consistent vapour–liquid equilibrium data for the binary and ternary systems of diisopropyl ether + isopropyl alcohol at 30 and 101.3 kPa and diisopropyl ether + 2-methoxyethanol, isopropyl alcohol + 2-methoxyethanol and diisopropyl ether + isopropyl alcohol + 2-methoxyethanol at 101.3 kPa are reported. The activity coefficients of the solutions were correlated with its composition using the Wilson, NRTL and UNIQUAC models. It is shown that the models allow a very good prediction of the phase equilibrium of the ternary system using the pertinent parameters of the binary systems. Moreover, the effect of pressure and the entrainer capability of 2-methoxyethanol were studied.

Separation of di-n-propyl ether and n-propyl alcohol by extractive distillation and pressure-swing distillation: Computer simulation and economic optimization

Abstract Azeotropic mixtures are impossible to separate by ordinary distillation. Two of the most common methods for separating a binary homogeneous azeotrope are pressure-swing distillation (PSD) and extractive distillation (ED). The PSD process is effective if the azeotropic composition changes significantly with pressure. The ED process is effective if a suitable solvent can be found. This paper compares these two alternatives to separate a mixture made up of 50 mol% of di-n-propyl ether and 50 mol% of n-propyl alcohol by means of a practical case of a plant to treat 12,000 Tm/year of this mixture. The simulation has been carried out satisfactorily by mean of a package of commercial soft…

Phase Equilibrium for the Esterification Reaction of Acetic Acid + Butan-1-ol at 101.3 kPa

In this work, the thermodynamic behavior of catalytic esterification reaction equilibrium and vapor–liquid equilibria (VLE) for the quaternary reactive system acetic acid + butan-1-ol + butyl acetate + water and constituent binary systems acetic acid + butyl acetate, butan-1-ol + butyl acetate, and butan-1-ol + water have been determined at 101.3 kPa, and liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) of the binary system butan-1-ol + water have also been determined. The esterification reaction rate of the acetic acid and butan-1-ol mixture is very slow. So, in this study, p-toluenesulfonic acid was selected as the catalyst to accelerate the chemical reaction. The measured VLE data were correlated by the N…

Evaluation of the 2-Methoxyethanol as Entrainer in Ethanol–Water and 1-Propanol–Water Mixtures

In this paper, 2-methoxyethanol (commercially known as methyl cellosolve) is proposed as a potential entrainer for extractive distillation processes involving water–alcohol mixtures. The two alcohols studied in this work are ethanol and 1-propanol. Thereby, isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at atmospheric pressure have been measured for the ternary systems ethanol + water + 2-methoxyethanol and 1-propanol + water + 2-methoxyethanol. Moreover, data of the binary systems formed by the 2-methoxyethanol and each of the other chemicals used (ethanol, water, 1-propanol) have been obtained. The well-known local composition models Wilson, UNIQUAC, and NRTL have been used to correlate bin…

Phase equilibria involved in extractive distillation of dipropyl ether+1-propyl alcohol using 2-ethoxyethanol as entrainer

Abstract Consistent vapour–liquid equilibrium data at 101.3 kPa have been determined for the ternary system dipropyl ether + 1-propyl alcohol + 2-ethoxyethanol and two constituent binary systems: dipropyl ether + 2-ethoxyethanol and 1-propyl alcohol + 2-ethoxyethanol. The dipropyl ether + 2-ethoxyethanol system shows positive deviations from ideal behaviour and 1-propyl alcohol + 2-ethoxyethanol system exhibits no deviation from ideal behaviour. The activity coefficients and the boiling points were correlated with their compositions by the Wilson, NRTL and UNIQUAC equations. It is shown that the models allow a very good prediction of the phase equilibria of the ternary system using the pert…

Liquid−Liquid Equilibria for the System 1-Methyl Propyl Ethanoate (1) + Acetic Acid (2) + Water (3) at (283.15 and 323.15) K

Liquid−liquid equilibrium (LLE) data for the system 1-methyl propyl ethanoate + acetic acid + water were measured at temperatures of (283.15 and 323.15) K. The temperature influence on the LLE data is very small in the temperature range studied. The NRTL and UNIQUAC models were used to correlate the data for both ternary systems. The interaction parameters obtained from both models successfully correlated the equilibrium compositions.

Density, Speed of Sound, Viscosity, and Excess Properties of Binary Mixtures Formed by Ethanol and Bis(trifluorosulfonyl)imide-Based Ionic Liquids

In this work, viscosities, densities, and speeds of sound of three binary mixtures containing the ionic liquids 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [emim][NTf2], 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [bmim][NTf2], and 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazo-lium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [hmim][NTf2], mixed with ethanol were measured at atmospheric pressure in the range of (278.15 to 338.15) K, covering the entire range of compositions. From these experimental data, the excess isentropic compressibility and molar isentropic compressibility of pure components and mixtures have been calculated. Additionally, excess properties, such as viscosity dev…

Isobaric vapor-liquid equilibria for extractive distillation of 1-propanol + water mixture using thiocyanate-based ionic liquids

Abstract This paper presents vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) data at 101.3 kPa for the ternary systems 1-propanol + water + 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium thiocyanate [emim][SCN] and 1-propanol + water + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium thiocyanate [bmim][SCN] and their constituents binary systems. The experimental data obtained were correlated using the NRTL, eNRTL and UNIQUAC models. It was found that the addition of these ionic liquids enhance the relative volatility of 1-propanol to water, and the separation ability follows the order of [emim][SCN] > [bmim][SCN]. The results obtained were compared with the VLE data of the system containing this azeotropic mixtures with different imidazolium-base…

Experimental Determination and Correlation of Liquid–Liquid Equilibria Data for a System of Water + Ethanol + 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate at Different Temperatures

Over the past few years, interest has increased regarding the application of ionic liquids (ILs) as extraction solvents for separating azeotropic mixtures. Following this trend, this work presents the experimental data of liquid–liquid equilibria (LLE) of the system envolving water, ethanol, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([bmim][PF6]) at different temperatures. The LLE data of the system was measured between 283.2 and 323.2 K to determine the temperature influence on the system. In the literature, reports of systems involving ILs that present type II behavior are scarce compared with those that present type I behavior; the system presented here also displays two immisc…

Isobaric Vapor−Liquid Equilibria for Binary and Ternary Mixtures of Diisopropyl Ether, 2-Propyl Alcohol, and n-Butyl Propionate at 101.3 kPa

Consistent vapor−liquid equilibrium data at 101.3 kPa have been determined for the ternary system diisopropyl ether (1) + 2-propyl alcohol (2) + n-butyl propionate (3) and two constituent binary systems: diisopropyl ether (1) + n-butyl propionate (3) and 2-propyl alcohol (2) + n-butyl propionate (3). The diisopropyl ether (1) + n-butyl propionate (3) system does not present deviation from ideal behavior, and the 2-propyl alcohol (2) + n-butyl propionate (3) system shows light positive deviation from Raoult’s law. The activity coefficients of the solutions were correlated with their compositions by the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQUAC models. Wisniak−Tamir equations were used to correlate the boili…

Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of the Water + 1-Propanol + 1-Butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ternary System: Study of the Ability of Ionic Liquid as a Solvent

An important problem in the chemical industry is the separation of azeotropes. Their separation by simple distillation is basically impossible, and extractive distillation consumes much more energy than liquid–liquid extraction, so this alternative could be interesting. Recently, researchers have started to explore these option using ionic liquids as the solvent. The remarkable properties of ionic liquids have made them sustainable alternatives to conventional solvents. This work is a continuation of a study developed by our research group on the use of ionic liquids as extractant solvents of alcohol + water mixtures which form azeotropes, using in this case 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bi…