Homework Help is Here – Start Your Trial Now!
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
3) A binary mixture of methanol and water is to be separated in a continuous multi- stage distillation column at an operating pressure of 1 atm. The feed is saturated liquid with a flow rate of 100 kmol hr¹ and a methanol mole fraction of 0.25. The column must achieve a recovery of 90% and a mole fraction of 0.95 methanol in the distillate. The reflux ratio is to be 1.5 times the minimum. Determine the number of ideal equilibrium stages required. ym (molefraction of methanol in vapour) 0 0.2 Xm (molefraction of methanol in liquid) 0.6 0.4 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 x-y diagram for methanol/water at 1 atm

3) A binary mixture of methanol and water is to be separated in a continuous multi- stage distillation column at an operating pressure of 1 atm. The feed is saturated liquid with a flow rate of 100 kmol hr¹ and a methanol mole fraction of 0.25. The column must achieve a recovery of 90% and a mole fraction of 0.95 methanol in the distillate. The reflux ratio is to be 1.5 times the minimum. Determine the number of ideal equilibrium stages required. ym (molefraction of methanol in vapour) 0 0.2 Xm (molefraction of methanol in liquid) 0.6 0.4 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 x-y diagram for methanol/water at 1 atm

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:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart
Chapter1: Introduction
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1P
See similar textbooks
icon
Related questions
Question
100%
Murphree Efficiency: • We draw a 'virtual equilibrium line' part-way between the operating line and the true equilibrium line. . If the Murphree efficiency is based on the vapour, we work vertically, if based on the liquid, we work horizontally. .e.g. for a Murphree efficiency of 80% based on the liquid, we read across 80% of the way from the operating line to find each point on our virtual equilibrium line 0.2 Xm (molefraction of methanol in liquid) 0.6 08 04 06 0.8 04 02 0 distillation of ethanol/water at 1 atm Rough sketch for 80% Murphree efficiency based on liquid Virtual equilibrium line X₁. Y₁ Xa X₁. Y stripping operating line X₂. Ya 02 ន X₂. X₂ XYX X₂, 3Y Y₂ FEEDBACK TO Help with questions ^^^ ANSWER!! Q3): From graph, Rmin=0.75; xw=0.033; 8 theoretical plates plus the reboiler; feed on stage 3, rectification operating line 3) A binary mixture of methanol and water is to be separated in a continuous multi- stage distillation column at an operating pressure of 1 atm. The feed is saturated liquid with a flow rate of 100 kmol hr¹ and a methanol mole fraction of 0.25. The column must achieve a recovery of 90% and a mole fraction of 0.95 methanol in the distillate. The reflux ratio is to be 1.5 times the minimum. Determine the number of ideal equilibrium stages required. ym (molefraction of methanol in vapour) 8 80 q-line Read across 80% of the way from operating line to true equilibrium line 0.4 X₁ 06 x, (molefraction of ethanol in liquid) I • We then determine stages as previously, but based on this virtual equilibrium line. • Note, for a Murphree efficiency based on vapour we read up vertically from the operating line, which may give a somewhat different outcome. X408 x-y diagram for methanol/water at 1 atm
Transcribed Image Text:Murphree Efficiency: • We draw a 'virtual equilibrium line' part-way between the operating line and the true equilibrium line. . If the Murphree efficiency is based on the vapour, we work vertically, if based on the liquid, we work horizontally. .e.g. for a Murphree efficiency of 80% based on the liquid, we read across 80% of the way from the operating line to find each point on our virtual equilibrium line 0.2 Xm (molefraction of methanol in liquid) 0.6 08 04 06 0.8 04 02 0 distillation of ethanol/water at 1 atm Rough sketch for 80% Murphree efficiency based on liquid Virtual equilibrium line X₁. Y₁ Xa X₁. Y stripping operating line X₂. Ya 02 ន X₂. X₂ XYX X₂, 3Y Y₂ FEEDBACK TO Help with questions ^^^ ANSWER!! Q3): From graph, Rmin=0.75; xw=0.033; 8 theoretical plates plus the reboiler; feed on stage 3, rectification operating line 3) A binary mixture of methanol and water is to be separated in a continuous multi- stage distillation column at an operating pressure of 1 atm. The feed is saturated liquid with a flow rate of 100 kmol hr¹ and a methanol mole fraction of 0.25. The column must achieve a recovery of 90% and a mole fraction of 0.95 methanol in the distillate. The reflux ratio is to be 1.5 times the minimum. Determine the number of ideal equilibrium stages required. ym (molefraction of methanol in vapour) 8 80 q-line Read across 80% of the way from operating line to true equilibrium line 0.4 X₁ 06 x, (molefraction of ethanol in liquid) I • We then determine stages as previously, but based on this virtual equilibrium line. • Note, for a Murphree efficiency based on vapour we read up vertically from the operating line, which may give a somewhat different outcome. X408 x-y diagram for methanol/water at 1 atm
ome key points are essential to evaluate the number of ideal stages required for continuous multi- tage distillation: • We are assuming that equilibrium is reached at each stage-thus the points (x, y) should lie on the equilibrium line of the x, y diagram for each stage • • We performed component balances to relate the composition of liquid leaving stage 'i' with the composition of vapour rising from stage "i-1' below. These are the operating lines. We know that the composition of the vapour leaving the top of the column is xd, i.e. Yh= Xd From the equation of the rectification operating line (obtained by a component balance), we know that it contains the point (x,x) and has gradient V./L-R/(R+1). This may help when drawing the graph. • By definition, the intersection of operating lines is on the q-line. The q-line passes the point (x,x) and has gradient q/(q-1). It may be helpful to draw the q-line and determine where it crosses the rectification operating line; then draw the stripping operating line between this point and (x,x). • With the operating lines drawn we may begin with y=x and successively, by equilibrium and operating lines, evaluate liquid (read across to equilibrium line) and vapour (read down to operating line) compositions moving down the column. • We always read down to the lower of the two operating lines. The feed stage is the first stage for which we read down to the stripping operating line. • We continue until we meet or exceed the required bottom product composition. The number of equilibrium stages (aka ideal plates), n, is one fewer than the number of times we have read across to the equilibrium line (since the reboiler is also an equilibrium stage). y. (molefraction of ethanol in vapour) 0.8 0.6 0.4 02 0 0 distillation of ethanol/water at 1 atm Require 5 ideal plates plus the reboiler X₁,Y₁ Feed on stage 2 Equilibrium line stripping operating line X1. yw 02 X3, ys ng, tha Xa. Ya X3. Y2 X5. Y4 X₁. Ys Xd. Xd rectification Intercept = x/(R+1) operating line q-line Sat. vapour feed in this example Xd 08 0.4 0.6 x, (molefraction of ethanol in liquid) 1
Transcribed Image Text:ome key points are essential to evaluate the number of ideal stages required for continuous multi- tage distillation: • We are assuming that equilibrium is reached at each stage-thus the points (x, y) should lie on the equilibrium line of the x, y diagram for each stage • • We performed component balances to relate the composition of liquid leaving stage 'i' with the composition of vapour rising from stage "i-1' below. These are the operating lines. We know that the composition of the vapour leaving the top of the column is xd, i.e. Yh= Xd From the equation of the rectification operating line (obtained by a component balance), we know that it contains the point (x,x) and has gradient V./L-R/(R+1). This may help when drawing the graph. • By definition, the intersection of operating lines is on the q-line. The q-line passes the point (x,x) and has gradient q/(q-1). It may be helpful to draw the q-line and determine where it crosses the rectification operating line; then draw the stripping operating line between this point and (x,x). • With the operating lines drawn we may begin with y=x and successively, by equilibrium and operating lines, evaluate liquid (read across to equilibrium line) and vapour (read down to operating line) compositions moving down the column. • We always read down to the lower of the two operating lines. The feed stage is the first stage for which we read down to the stripping operating line. • We continue until we meet or exceed the required bottom product composition. The number of equilibrium stages (aka ideal plates), n, is one fewer than the number of times we have read across to the equilibrium line (since the reboiler is also an equilibrium stage). y. (molefraction of ethanol in vapour) 0.8 0.6 0.4 02 0 0 distillation of ethanol/water at 1 atm Require 5 ideal plates plus the reboiler X₁,Y₁ Feed on stage 2 Equilibrium line stripping operating line X1. yw 02 X3, ys ng, tha Xa. Ya X3. Y2 X5. Y4 X₁. Ys Xd. Xd rectification Intercept = x/(R+1) operating line q-line Sat. vapour feed in this example Xd 08 0.4 0.6 x, (molefraction of ethanol in liquid) 1
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps with 3 images

SEE SOLUTIONCheck out a sample Q&A here
Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynami…
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynami…
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259696527
Author:
J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118431221
Author:
Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:
WILEY
Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering (5th Ed…
Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering (5th Ed…
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9780133887518
Author:
H. Scott Fogler
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Process Dynamics and Control, 4e
Process Dynamics and Control, 4e
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9781119285915
Author:
Seborg
Publisher:
WILEY
Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications
Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9781285061238
Author:
Lokensgard, Erik
Publisher:
Delmar Cengage Learning
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
ISBN:
9780072848236
Author:
Warren McCabe, Julian C. Smith, Peter Harriott
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS