Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781259696527
Author: J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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1. A feed of equimolar (50%) binary system mixture of (A&B components) is processed in a distillation column to
achieve a mole fraction of A at the top of the column XD=0.9, while its mole fraction at the bottom product is
0.05. Component A is the more volatile component in this mixture.
a. determine the number of required stages to achieve the above-mentioned purity.
b. If you use tray column, how many trays are required if the tray efficiency is 85%
Please use the following data to solve the problem. Please use a graph paper to draw the diagram. You may
download graph paper from google if you do not have.
Alpha (α)
3
Rmin
1.2
q
0.5
R=1.5*Rmin
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Transcribed Image Text:1. A feed of equimolar (50%) binary system mixture of (A&B components) is processed in a distillation column to achieve a mole fraction of A at the top of the column XD=0.9, while its mole fraction at the bottom product is 0.05. Component A is the more volatile component in this mixture. a. determine the number of required stages to achieve the above-mentioned purity. b. If you use tray column, how many trays are required if the tray efficiency is 85% Please use the following data to solve the problem. Please use a graph paper to draw the diagram. You may download graph paper from google if you do not have. Alpha (α) 3 Rmin 1.2 q 0.5 R=1.5*Rmin
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