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Complex Engineering Problem (CRE) 1

The document outlines a complex engineering problem focused on the optimal production of styrene as part of a Chemical Reaction Engineering course. It details a structured roadmap that includes reaction analysis, thermodynamics, kinetic modeling, process optimization, reactor selection, heat calculations, and process integration. Each step is designed to guide the analysis and optimization of the styrene production process.

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Complex Engineering Problem (CRE) 1

The document outlines a complex engineering problem focused on the optimal production of styrene as part of a Chemical Reaction Engineering course. It details a structured roadmap that includes reaction analysis, thermodynamics, kinetic modeling, process optimization, reactor selection, heat calculations, and process integration. Each step is designed to guide the analysis and optimization of the styrene production process.

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Complex Engineering Problem: Critical Analysis

Course Title: Chemical Reaction Engineering (T) Course Code: CHE331 Credit Hours: 4(3,1)

Course Instructor: Dr. Umm e salma Amjad Program Name: BS Chemical Engineering

Semester: 6th Batch: FA23-CHE -068 Section B


CEP #: 01 CEP Title: Optimal production of styrene

Name : Muhammad Rayyan

Problem: Optimal production of styrene

Road map:

Step 1. Reaction analysis:

 Write stoichiometry

 Identify reaction type (reversible, endothermic)

 Collect kinetics from literature

 Identify catalyst properties

Step 2. Thermodynamics and kinetic modeling:

 Define the main reactions and side reactions that that produces benzene,

toluene and ethylene.


 Calculate equilibrium conversion vs. temperature.

 Study the steam dilution impact.

Step 3. Process Optimization & Simulation:


Optimize the inlet temperature (usually 580–630°C) and maintain sub-atmospheric
or low positive pressure.

Step 4. Kinetic model selection:


 Determine Arrhenius constants
 Identify inhibition terms

Step 5. Reactor selection:


 Energy balance (VERY important here)

 Pressure drop (Ergun equation)

 Catalyst weight estimation

Step 6. Heat required calculations:


 Calculate heat duty
 Decide reheating method
 Furnace heating

 Steam superheating
 Heat exchanger
Step 7. Process integration:
 Heat recovery system

 Recycle unreacted EB

 Hydrogen removal

 Separation column design

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