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| Open Access | DYNAMIC MODELING OF BUTYL ACRYLATE EMULSION POLYMERIZATION USING A POPULATION BALANCE APPROACH
ASHWINI AWASTHI , DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, HARCOURT BUTLER TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, KANPUR208002, INDIAAbstract
This research presents a dynamic modeling approach for butyl acrylate emulsion polymerization, employing a population balance framework. Emulsion polymerization processes are integral to the production of latexes and coatings, making accurate modeling essential for optimization and control. In this study, a population balance equation is formulated to describe the evolution of polymer particles, considering nucleation, growth, and coagulation phenomena. The model is validated against experimental data, demonstrating its capability to capture key process dynamics. The influence of key parameters on polymerization kinetics, particle size distribution, and overall process performance is investigated. This dynamic modeling approach provides valuable insights into butyl acrylate emulsion polymerization and offers a powerful tool for process optimization and scale-up.
Keywords
Butyl acrylate, Emulsion polymerization, Dynamic modeling, Population balance, Polymer particle growth, Nucleation, Coagulation
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