INVESTIGATION OF ESTERIFICATION PROCESS IN STIRRED REACTOR APPARATUS AND OPTIMIZATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN ORGANIC ESTER PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

Esterification represents a fundamental chemical reaction for producing organic esters with wide industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, food additives, plasticizers, and solvents. This article investigates the esterification process in stirred tank reactor apparatus and explores optimization of key technological parameters to maximize ester yield and production efficiency. Through experimental investigation and kinetic modeling, we examine how temperature, catalyst concentration, reactant molar ratio, and mixing intensity influence conversion rates and product quality. The study presents experimental data for representative esterification systems and develops optimization strategies based on reaction kinetics and mass transfer considerations. Our findings demonstrate that systematic optimization of operating parameters significantly improves ester yield while reducing reaction time and energy consumption. These results provide practical guidance for industrial ester production, offering pathways to more efficient and economical manufacturing processes.