@article { author = {Shahrokhi, Mohammad and Masoumi, Mir Esmaeil and Sadrameli, Mojtaba and Towfighi Darian, Jafar}, title = {Simulation and Optimization of a Naphtha Thermal Cracking Pilot Plant}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering}, volume = {22}, number = {1}, pages = {27-35}, year = {2003}, publisher = {Iranian Institute of Research and Development in Chemical Industries (IRDCI)-ACECR}, issn = {1021-9986}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.30492/ijcce.2003.8185}, abstract = {In thermal cracking plants, it is desired to apply an optimal temperature profile along the reactor to minimize the operation cost. In this article a simulator is developed by the use of a mathematical model, which describes the static operation of a naphtha thermal cracking pilot plant. The model is used to predict the steady state profiles of the gas temperature and product yields. Using a dynamic programming technique, an optimal temperature profile along the reactor is obtained. The effects of operating variables such as steam to hydrocarbon ratio (S/HC), coil outlet temperature (COT) and feed flow rate on product yield are investigated. Pilot plant simulation results are compared with the industrial data and the results indicate that they follow the same trend.}, keywords = {Thermal cracking furnace,Naphtha pyrolysis,Pilot plant,Simulation,Optimiz-ation}, url = {https://ijcce.ac.ir/article_8185.html}, eprint = {https://ijcce.ac.ir/article_8185_61f439ea04da6c3e1dec90d21f3de15f.pdf} }