Parametric Studies of Ethylene Dichloride Purification Process

Ethylene dichloride is a colorless liquid with a smell like chloroform. EDC is classified in the simple hydrocarbon group which is obtained from chlorinating ethylene gas. Its chemical formula is C2H2Cl2 which is used as the main mediator in VCM production. Therefore, the purification process of EDC is important in the petrochemical process. In this study, the purification unit of EDC was simulated, and then validation was performed. Finally, the impact of process parameter was studied for the degree of EDC purity. The results showed that by increasing the feed flow, the reflux impure combinations increase and result in an EDC purity decrease.

Authors:

• Sh. Arzani
• H. Kazemi Esfeh
• Y. Galeh Zadeh
• V. Akbari

Keywords:

• Ethylene dichloride
• purification
• EDC
• simulation.

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