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In a continuous distillation column, the optimum reflux ratio ranges from __________ times the minimum reflux ratio.
A 1.1 to 1.5
B 1.6 to 2
C 2.2 to 2.6
D 2.7 to 3
What is the reflux ratio at total reflux?
A Zero
B Infinity
C Unity
D Data insufficient
In McCabe-Thiele method, at infinite reflux ratio
A The overhead product is minimum
B Both the operating lines coincide with diagonal
C Both A & B
D Neither A nor B
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.
A Total
B Minimum
C Operating
D Maximum permissible
Minimum reflux ratio in a distillation column results in
A Optimum no. of trays
B Minimum reboiler size
C Maximum condenser size
D Minimum number of trays
The feed to fractionating column is changed from saturated vapour to saturated liquid. If the separation and reflux ratio remains unchanged, the number of ideal stages will
A Increase
B Decrease
C Remains same
D Depend on saturated boiling point; may increase or decrease
As the reflux ratio decreases, the
A Separation becomes more efficient
B Number of plates increases
C Column diameter increases
D None of these
In case of binary distillation, increasing the reflux ratio above optimum does not result in the increase of
A Area between operating line and 45° diagonal x-y diagram
B Condenser and reboiler surfaces
C Tower cross-section
D None of these
An aqueous solution of methanol is to be distilled in a tray column. High pressure steam is available as a source of heat. For a given reflux ratio and overhead composition, two options are being explored; (i) a reboiler is used and (ii) no reboiler is used but steam is fed directly to the bottom of the column. As compared to option (i), in option (ii)
A Less number of trays are required
B Composition of the residue remains unchanged
C More number of trays are required but the residue composition remains unchanged
D More number of trays are required and the residue composition is more dilute in methanol
The slope of operating line in the rectifying section of a distillation column is unity, if the reflux ratio is
A 0
B ∞
C 1
D Minimum

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