Abstract:
In this study, the modelling, optimization, and future recommendations for the conversion
of isopropyl alcohol into acetone and hydrogen using ASPEN HYSYS V11 are the
primary focuses. In order to guarantee that the model is accurate, the results of the
simulation are evaluated under stringent conditions against a reference research paper. A
successful convergence in material and energy balances is demonstrated by the base case
simulation, which makes use of the Peng Robinson TWU fluid package. This
demonstrates that the basic process is viable. When conducting economic analysis with
CapCost, favorable impacts on cash flow characteristics are shown to be the result. The
subsequent integration and optimization of heat, which was guided by pinch analysis using
HENSAD, resulted in the construction of an effective heat exchanger network, which in
turn led to improvements in economic parameters. At the end of the study, proposals for
the future are presented. These recommendations include enhanced kinetics modelling,
dynamic simulation, process intensification, integration of renewable energy, waste heat
recovery, and initiatives for continual improvement. The purpose of these
recommendations is to improve the overall efficiency of the isopropyl alcohol conversion
process, as well as its sustainability and economic competitiveness.
