Optimization of the reflux ratio for a stage distillation column based on an improved particle swarm algorithm

Jingzheng Ren, Shiyu Tan, Lichun Dong, Siran He, Xiao Ji

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Abstract

A mathematical model relating operation profits with reflux ratio of a stage distillation column was established. In order to optimize the reflux ratio by solving the nonlinear objective function, an improved particle swarm algorithm was developed and has been proved to be able to enhance the searching ability of basic particle swarm algorithm significantly. An example of utilizing the improved algorithm to solve the mathematical model was demonstrated; the result showed that it is efficient and convenient to optimize the reflux ratio for a distillation column by using the mathematical model and improved particle swarm algorithm.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-24
Number of pages10
JournalChemical and Process Engineering - Inzynieria Chemiczna i Procesowa
Volume31
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 29 Mar 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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