Green Solvent Selection

Evaluates candidate solvents based on physical properties, energy requirements for recovery, and environmental impact scores (EIS).

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1. Define Input Parameters

Mass Flow Rate (m_dot)[kg/h]

Pipe Diameter (D)[m]

Flow Velocity (v)[m/s]

Pressure Drop (delta_p)[Pa]

Pump Efficiency (eta)[dimensionless]

Recovery Fraction (R_rec)[dimensionless]

Solvent Price (Price)[$/L]

Energy Cost (C_energy)[$/kWh]

Operating Hours per Year (t_yr)[h]

Weight Renewability (w1)[dimensionless]

Weight Biodegradability (w2)[dimensionless]

Weight Toxicity (w3)[dimensionless]

Weight Energy (w4)[dimensionless]

Density (rho)[kg/m³]

Viscosity (mu)[Pa·s]

Latent Heat of Vaporization (dH_vap)[kJ/kg]

Renewability Score (R_score)[dimensionless]

Biodegradability Score (B_score)[dimensionless]

Acute Toxicity LC50 (LC50)[ppm]

Maximum LC50 in Set (LC50_max)[ppm]

Maximum Energy Demand in Set (E_max)[kW]

2. Engineering Output

Reynolds Number (Re)
- dimensionless

Pump Power (P)
- kW

Distillation Duty (Q)
- kW

Total Energy Consumption (E_total)
- kW

Normalized Energy Score (E_norm)
- dimensionless

Normalized Toxicity Score (T_norm)
- dimensionless

Environmental Impact Score (EIS)
- dimensionless

Annual Operating Cost (Cost_annual)
- $/yr

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Context & Assumptions

The selection of an industrial solvent for solid-liquid extraction is a critical decision in process engineering, balancing economic viability with environmental stewardship. This calculation framework evaluates candidate solvents based on their physical properties, energy requirements for recovery, and environmental impact scores (EIS). It is typically employed during the conceptual design phase of extraction plants to ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency.

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Green Solvent Selection

1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Context & Assumptions

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