Question: Pr . 2 ( 4 0 pts ) A feed mixture of 5 0 mole - % n - hexane and 5 0 mole -

Pr.2(40 pts) A feed mixture of 50 mole-% n-hexane and 50 mole-% n-heptane is subjected to distillation in a plate column at a rate of 150kmolh and at a total pressure of 1atm. The feed is saturated liquid. The compositions of overhead and bottom products are xD=0.98 and xB=0.02, respectively. A total condenser and a partial reboiler are used. Cooling water enters the total condenser at 25C and leaves at 40C. Overall efficiency of the column is E0=55%. For RD=2, find the followings;
i) Number of ideal plates,
ii) Number of actual plates,
iii) Feed plate location,
iv) Flow rate of cooling water required in the total condenser.
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 Pr.2(40 pts) A feed mixture of 50 mole-% n-hexane and 50

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