Question: Please do calulation using given data, with all step and give proper explaination Question 1 [ 5 0 marks ] A tray distillation column is

Please do calulation using given data, with all step and give proper explaination
Question 1[50 marks]
A tray distillation column is used to separate a multicomponent mixture of propane, n-butane,
n-pentane, and n-hexane. Vapor leaving the first tray (uppermost tray) is then fed to a partial
condenser which operates at 3.07 bara. The distillate composition is shown in Table 1 and the
external reflux ratio is 2.5.
Table 1. Distillate composition
a. Sketch a schematic diagram for the process clearly showing the flow of vapor and
liquid entering and leaving the column first tray (uppermost tray) and condenser.
b. Calculate the distillate temperature (K).
[5 marks]
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suitability for this operation?
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[5 marks]
d. Estimate the temperature of the column first tray (uppermost tray)(K). Assume that
the pressure is 3.07 bara.
[20 marks]
e. Determine the vapor composition leaving the second tray (second uppermost tray)
and state reasonable assumption(s) for your calculation.
[10 marks]
Question 2[30 marks]
A tray distillation column fractionates a mixture of n-hexane, n-heptane, and n-octane. The
liquid leaving the last tray (lowermost tray) is introduced to a reboiler which operates at 413
K and 3.07 bara. The composition of the liquid entering the reboiler is shown in Table 2
Table 2. Composition of liquid entering reboiler.
a. Calculate the boil-up ratio of this operation.
column.
c. There is a suggestion from a newly joined process
maintaing the pressure and feed composition the same.
[10 marks]
Specific instructions:
For all questions, please use the following constants for Antoine equations:
Note that SVP is the saturated vapor pressure (mmHg),T is the temperature (K) and 1
bara =750.062mmHg
Relevant assumptions are mentioned in the questions but if there is missing information,
you should state and use reasonable assumptions in your calculations.
 Please do calulation using given data, with all step and give

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