Question: 1 - A distillation column with a total condenser and a partial reboiler is separating acetone ( more volatile component ) from ethanol. As pictured,

1- A distillation column with a total condenser and a partial reboiler is separating
acetone (more volatile component) from ethanol. As pictured, there are two feeds
with flowrates F1=100molhr and F2=200molhr. Feed 1 has z1=0.7 and a
saturated liquid. Feed 2 has z2=0.4 and is a superheated vapor where
approximately 1mol of liquid will vaporize on the feed stage for each 10mol of
feed. We desire xD=0.95 and xB=0.05.(LV)=2**(LV)min; Use feed 1 to determine
(L/V)min. How many stages are needed to achieve this separation, and what is
the optimal feed stage for feed 1?
 1- A distillation column with a total condenser and a partial

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