Design of multi-component gradient SMBs

In this work, a generic design method has been developed for the design of isocratic and gradient SMBs for multi-component systems. Based on the general method by (Migliorini et al., 2000b), the method is simplified and extended to enable multi-component systems, gradient SMB operation and any isotherm. The method has been verified through two case studies. For the first case study, an analytical solution is possible and the error using this method is insignificant. For the second case study, the system is solved through numerical simulation and the method is verified. With this method, the design of gradient SMBs can be performed with any isotherm and multi-component systems in a simple way.