Resolve Example \(8-1\) with \(\mathrm{y}_{\mathrm{W}, \mathrm{az}}=0.298\) and  (\alpha_{\mathrm{w}-\text { benz_in_benz }}=27.88\).

Data From Example 8-1

A benzene stream contains 1.0 mol% water. The flow rate is 100.0 kmol/h, and the feed is a saturated liquid. The column has saturated liquid reflux of the organic phase from the liquid-liquid separator (see Figure 8-3A) and uses L/D = 2.0(L/D)_min. We want the outlet benzene to have x_{w_in_benz,bot} = 0.001. Because of the small changes in mole fractions in the column, CMO and constant relative volatility are reasonable assumptions. Estimate the equilibrium data, then design the column and the liquid-liquid separator.

 

Feed V L Water Phasel Organic Phase Dry Organic A