PRODUCTION OF BUTADIENE CHAPTER 5 PROCES

This design project focuses on the production of 50,000 metric tonnes of butadiene per year, a key raw material in the synthetic rubber industry, addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives. The objective is to establish an efficient process simulation for butadiene production. Utilizing both theoretical models and practical data, the methodology encompasses the development of a comprehensive process flow diagram, an energy and material balance analysis, and a validation phase with comparative assessment against existing production methods. Results indicate that the simulation effectively predicts and optimizes the process parameters, ensuring an optimal balance between cost and productivity. Significant findings reveal that the proposed method successfully reduces operational costs while maximizing output efficiency, providing a sustainable approach to butadiene production. This endeavor highlights the critical role of process optimization in industrial applications, offering a valuable contribution to the field of chemical engineering. The findings could serve as a foundational framework for future developments in butadiene manufacturing processes.