Question: Determine the optimal-stage location for each feed and the number of theoretical stages required for the distillation separation shown in Figure 7.42, using the following
Determine the optimal-stage location for each feed and the number of theoretical stages required for the distillation separation shown in Figure 7.42, using the following vapor–liquid data in mole fractions of water.


Feed 1, bubble-point liquid kgmol/h 75 25 100 W A Feed 2, 50 mole % vaporized kgmol/h 50 50 100 W A Figure 7.42 Data for Exercise 7.35. 1 atm Steam CW L/D = 1.2(L/D) min Distillate 98 mol% water Bottoms 95 mol % acetic acid
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