Question: 6 . Convert the following word statement problem into PFD Methyl tertiary butyl ether ( MTBE ) is used as an antiknock additive in gasoline.

6. Convert the following word statement problem into PFD
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is used as an antiknock additive in gasoline.
a. Give 2 storage tanks for isobutene and methanol.
b. Connect centrifugal pump to each of the tank.
c. Connect globe valve to each pump delivery line.
d. Connect the delivery lines to a reactor.
e. Connect the reactor outlet to a distillation column. Use a diaphragm valve before the inlet to the reactor.
f. MTBE leaves the bottom of the distillation column through a ball valve and sent to storage tank.
g. Unreacted methanol and isobutene leave the top of the distillation column as vapor and it is passed to an absorption column. Use a relief valve at the top of the distillation column.
h. Water is used in absorption column.
i. Isobutene leaves the top of the absorption column with water and is used as a fuel gas. Use a relief valve at the top of the absorption column.
j. Methanol with water leaves from the bottom of the absorption column and is sent to distillation column 2. Use a butter fly valve at the delivery to the column 2.
k. Methanol is separated from water by distillation column 2 and recycled to the reactor. Use a throttling valve. The water which leaves the base of the distillation column 2 is recycled to the absorption column. Use a throttle valve for recycle and pressure relief valve at the top.
l. A purge is taken from the water recycle stream to prevent the build-up of impurities. A gate valve is used to purge. A globe valve is used in the recycled water stream.
m. Label all the equipment with equipment number, equipment class, and number series. Wherever possible use standby items.

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