Optimization of ethylene oxide production via hydrogen peroxide process route
ABID Salam Farooqi, CELESTINE Wong Yi Ni, RAIHAN Mahirah Binti Ramli, AMANI Hussein Sharaf Addin, AHMAD Salam Farooqi, BAWADI Abdullah
Abstract. This study investigates ethylene oxide (EO) production using a Titanium-Silicate (TS) catalyst in methanol, addressing the issue of excess hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The objective of this study includes developing and validating a process model, evaluating key parameters, and proposing optimized conditions. Aspen HYSYS is used for modeling, and response surface (RSM) methods are applied for parameter analysis. The optimal conditions identified are a reactor temperature of 40˚C, pressure of 8.5 bar, and H2O2 concentration of 2.326 wt.%. Results show high alignment between predicted and modeled EO selectivity (0.06%). Future work could explore recycling streams and improve separation systems to enhance product purity and minimize waste.
Keywords
Catalysis, Carbon Dioxide, Aspen HYSYS, Optimization
Published online 4/25/2025, 8 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: ABID Salam Farooqi, CELESTINE Wong Yi Ni, RAIHAN Mahirah Binti Ramli, AMANI Hussein Sharaf Addin, AHMAD Salam Farooqi, BAWADI Abdullah, Optimization of ethylene oxide production via hydrogen peroxide process route, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 53, pp 279-286, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903575-27
The article was published as article 27 of the book Decarbonization Technology
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