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Application of CSTR design thickness models for optimum production of Magnesium Chloride from neutralization reaction of Magnesium Oxide and Hydrochloric Acid
Authors
Wosu Chimene Omeke, Ekokoje Aghogho Becky
Abstract
Based on the economic importance of magnesium
chloride for both industrial and domestic applications, this article have
showed that apart from the use of various extraction technologies for magnesium
chloride production, the economic viable product can also be produced via
neutralization reaction between naturally occurring magnesium oxide and
hydrochloric acid in a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR). The CSTR design
models were developed from the first principle of mass and energy balance and
simulated using MATLAB R2023a version to obtain the CSTR design specification
and the relationship between the fractional conversion of the feed materials
and the functional parameters of the reactor. At a maximum fractional
conversion of 0.9, the CSTR volume, height, diameter, space time, space
velocity, quantity of heat generated as well as the quantity of heat generated
per unit volume of the reactor were obtained as 18.417m3, 4.544m,
2.272m, 3.611sec., 0.277sec-1., 3372.750J/s, and 183.134J/m3s
respectively. In a bid to ensure continuous production, sustainability and
improve the lifespan of the reaction media, the research also considered the
design or specification of the CSTR thickness for stainless steel material for
construction type (304). The model results showed that a thickness of 4.272mm
should be recommended for the reactor body (cylindrical) and head (standard
ellipsoidal) in order to mitigate the impact or effect of corrosion during
operation and shutdown. Also, the design of the CSTR agitator height and
diameter were obtained as 4.044m and 1.272m respectively. This article showed
that the design and thickness specification of the CSTR is crucial for optimum,
continuous and sustainability of magnesium chloride production.
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How to cite this article:
Wosu Chimene Omeke, Ekokoje Aghogho Becky "Application of CSTR design thickness models for optimum production of Magnesium Chloride from neutralization reaction of Magnesium Oxide and Hydrochloric Acid". International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 1-8
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