A multi-objective reactive distillation optimization model for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

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Yizu Zhang, Naien He, Cornelius M. Masuku, Lorenz T. Biegler

Published: 2020, Last Modified: 13 May 2025Comput. Chem. Eng. 2020EveryoneRevisionsBibTeXCC BY-SA 4.0
Abstract: Highlights•Equation oriented optimization model developed for reactive distillation with low temperature Fischer–Tropsch.•Problem formulation includes complementarity constraints to handle phase disappearance as well as tray optimization.•Multi-objective optimization strategy is applied to balance maximization of wax flow rate, naphtha purity and diesel purity.