OPTIMIZATION OF SOLVENT FLOW PATTERN FOR EXTRACTIVE REACTORS IN SERIES

Abstract

The optimal solvent flow pattern for multistage reactors with extraction is investigated. The general structure is considered by introducing structure variables and is optimized by use of the method of Goldfarb et al. Numerical calculations are carried out for parameter values tentatively chosen. The results indicate some basic features of the optimal solvent flow pattern. Some qualitative considerations suggest that these features will probably be the general properties of the optimal pattern.