Question: A liquid - vapor equilibrium curve for propane - pentane is shown below f - r . The feed is a saturated vapor with 0

A liquid-vapor equilibrium curve for propane-pentane is shown below f-r
. The feed is a saturated vapor with
0.55 mole fraction propane. The column operates at a reflux ratio LD=3 with a partial condenser and a partial reboiler. It is desired to operate the column to achieve a mole fraction of propane xD=0.95 in the distillate and xB=0.05 in the bottoms. Draw a McCabe-Thiele diagram with operating lines, feed line, and step off the equilibrium stages. Mark the partial condenser and partial reboiler.
 A liquid-vapor equilibrium curve for propane-pentane is shown below f-r .

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