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Use numerical simulations (Aspen Plus) to determine the best reactor system and conditions for maximizing gross margin (Total Sales of Product – Total Cost of Reactants).  Write a short project report for the engineers at ABC Chemicals documenting your findings.

ChE 321 – Design Project 2 The Scenario: Professor Lite’s research group has continued to study their new catalyst that increases the rate of the reaction (1)    Toluene + Methanol   p-Xylene + Water They quickly noticed, however, that the rate of p-xylene production was less than the rate at which toluene was consumed.  […]

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