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In a distillation operation, what is the effect of the temperature of the reflux stream (given below) on the condenser and reboiler loads? Reflux conditions:
(i) Reflux stream is completely liquid and is at its bubble point.
(ii) Reflux stream is below its bubble point.
In a continuous distillation column, the optimum reflux ratio ranges from __________ times the minimum reflux ratio.
The reflux to a distillation column is 100 moles/hr, when the overhead product rate is 50 moles/hr. The reflux ratio is
At __________ reflux, theoretical number of plates in a distillation coloumn is calculated using Fenske-Underwood equation.
A distillation column with N plates is being operated under normal conditions. At some point of time, the operation is shifted to total reflux condition (i.e., no product and residue are being withdrawn and feed to the column is stopped). At the new steady state,
The minimum number of theoretical plates is required for achieving a given separation in distillation column with
Fenske-Underwood equation used for calculating the minimum number of theoretical plates in distillation column is valid for
In continuous distillation, the internal reflux ratio (Ri) and the external reflux ratio (Re) are related as
In McCabe-Thiele method of theoretical plate calculation for a distillation column, the operating lines of stripping and rectifying sections coincide with the diagonal at __________ reflux.
In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, $$l$$ = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates and t = Thickness of plates)