Terephthalic Acid. (TPA) is produced by the reaction of p-Xylene. ,(PX) and Oxygen in the presence of a catalyst and solvent (S): Process conditions are provided for the Air entering the reactor and the reactor off gas.
A flow chart of the process is shown: Off gases: PX=p-Xylene 4O mol% 96 mol% For 100 kmol TPA produced per hour, draw and label a flow chart the process. In addition to the process provided in the above flow sheet, Additional variables and relationships are defined. They are shown separately here for clarity