$3.$ Process Synthesis:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

$3\mathrm{.}1$ How did you decide on the process flowsheet?

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$ Options and alternatives considered:

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$ Main pieces of equipment:

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$ Operating conditions chosen:

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}4$ Main drivers for process:

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}5$ Optimization $($energy$/$costs$)$:

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}6$ Philosophy of design

Develop various process alternatives and evaluate their feasibility based on technical, economic, and environmental criteria.

Select the most promising process configuration.

$4.$ Process Description:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

Provide a detailed description of the selected process configuration, including reaction kinetics, process steps, and equipment requirements.

$5.$ Process Simulation:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

Utilize simulation software $($e$.$g$.,$ Aspen Plus, Chemcad$)$ to model the selected process configuration.

Specify the thermodynamic property method and models used in the simulation.

$6.$ Process Flow Diagram $($PFD$)$:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

$6\mathrm{.}1$ Process Flow Diagram: pictorial representation of your flowsheet

$6\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$ Table containing the mole flow rates, enthalpy, compositions, temperature, and pressures of all the process streams:

$6\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$ All the process equipment should be indicated on this flow diagram.

$6\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$ Include an overall material balance check to show that your flowsheet mass balance is correct.

Create a PFD illustrating the process flows and equipment layout.

Include a table with mole flow rates, enthalpy, compositions, temperature, and pressures of all process streams.

Conduct an overall material balance check to ensure mass balance integrity.

$7.$ Utility Requirement Schedule:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

Determine the cooling, heating, electrical, and fuel requirements for the process.

Estimate the associated costs of utilities.

$8.$ Sustainability Analysis:Production of Dimethyl Ether $($DME$)$ from Glycerol and LDPE

Evaluate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the proposed DME production process.

Consider factors such as capital investment, operational costs, job creation, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation.

Ensure to document all findings, assumptions, and methodologies used in the feasibility assessment. Additionally, provide justifications for key decisions and recommendations for further studies or improvements.