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Title Mathematical modeling and genetic algorithm optimization of clove oil extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide
Type JournalPaper
Keywords Clove oil, Supercritical extraction, Mathematical modeling, Genetic algorithm, Optimization
Abstract In the present study, a mathematical modeling for extraction of oil from clove buds using supercritical carbon dioxide was performed. Mass transfer is based on local equilibrium between solvent and solid. The model was solved numerically, and model estimation was validated using experimental data. For optimization, the clove oil equilibrium constant between solid and supercritical phase was determined by a theoretical method using fugacity concept, consequently the genetic algorithm for obtaining optimal operational conditions was used. The optimal conditions which obtained the highest amount of clove oil were pressure of 10MPa and temperature of 304.2 K.
Researchers Gholamreza zahedi (Third Researcher), Maria angela de alme Meireles (Second Researcher), Tahmasb Hatami (First Researcher)