Developing Aspen-Plus Procedure on Flash Separation of Methanol-Water Mixture

Abstract

A step-by–step procedure on the separation of methanol-water mixture has been developed. Application of ASPEN PLUS Software was utilized. Aspen Plus interface with Thermodynamics Package selection and an activity coefficient model are incorporated. UNIQUAC is used. Results obtained have shown a simple method that can be easily used by all chemical engineers at all levels. The developed method can be used for separation of other mixtures in the separation process industries.

Keywords: UNIQUAC model, separation, simulation, computer package