Adsorption Equilibrium of Benzene-P-Xylene Vapor Mixture on Silicalite

Jianmin Li, Orhan Talu, Orhan Talu

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Abstract

Adsorption equilibrium of benzene - p - xylene vapor mixture on silicalite is measured at 70^oC with a specially designed cyclic volumetric apparatus at pressure levels of 2.53 and 1.20 kPa. The isobaric isotherms are S-shaped, and selectivity curves at different pressures cross over; the p - xylene selectivity at 2.53 kPa is higher than that at 1.20 kPa over a certain composition range. The heterogeneous ideal adsorption solution (HIAS) model implemented on two patches qualitatively predicts these highly unusual behavior. The observed extraodinary phenomena are attributed to structural heterogeneity, a result of the tight-fit of sorbate molecules in silicalite pores. The succes of HIAS attests to the paramount importance of adequate representation of heterogeneity in adsorption models.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume49
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 1993

Disciplines

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Membrane Science

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