Optimizing distillation sequences for methyl mercaptan refinement: A virtual component strategy for binary azeotrope

Key Points

• This strategy optimizes distillation sequences for binary azeotropes, enhancing refinement efficiency.
• Employing virtual component strategy yields a potential reduction of 25% in energy consumption during processes.
• Detailed computational analysis guides the implementation of optimized sequences to achieve desired purity levels.
• Results may enable more sustainable chemical manufacturing processes, reducing overall resource use.