Ethanol to Ethylene (B1)

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Conversion of Ethanol to Ethylene

Executive Summary

Introduction

Technical Approach

Process Flowsheet

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Economic Analysis

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Process Alternatives/Recommendations

Conclusion

References

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[2] DuPont Nevada Site Cellulosic Ethanol Facility [Internet]. DuPont Chemical; c2012-2015 [cited 11 Mar. 2015]. Available from: http://biofuels.dupont.com/cellulosic-ethanol/nevada-site-ce-facility/. -- Information on ethanol production in Iowa.

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[6] 190 Proof Ethanol: Technical Data Sheet [Internet]. Decon Labs Inc; 2012 [cited 13 Mar. 2015]. Available from: http://www.deconlabs.com/tds/ETHANOL%20190%20%20PROOF.pdf -- Information regarding 95% ethanol

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[12] AspenTech. Aspen HYSYS Help File v8.0. Aspen Technology, Inc. 2012. - Aspen HYSYS help file used for troubleshooting and assistance on economic analysis.

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[18] Chen G, Li S, Jiao F, Yuan Q. Catalytic dehydration of bioethanol to ethylene over TiO2/γ-Al2O3 catalysts in microchannel reactors. Catal. Today 2007, 125, 111–119. - Paper introducing research on modified alumina catalyst for ethanol dehydration.

[19] Jumonville, J. Tutorial on Cryogenic Turboexpanders. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth Turbomachinery Symposium; 2010 Oct 4-7; Houston, TX. Houston: Texas A&M University; 2010. -- Use of turboexpander for cryogenic separations

[20] Today in Energy - Daily Prices. US Energy Information Administration website. http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/prices.cfm. Accessed March 3rd 2015. - Bulk market price for 95% ethanol.

[21] Weddle, N. ICIS Pricing: Ethylene (Europe). Reed Business Limited. January 10 2014. - Bulk market price for chemical grade ethylene.

Appendix I - Process Flow Diagram

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Appendix II - HYSYS Simulation

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Appendix III - Material Streams

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Appendix IV - Energy Table

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Appendix V - Economics

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