One hundred kmol of 30 mol% methanol, 30 mol% ethanol, and 40 mol% n-propanol is charged at

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One hundred kmol of 30 mol% methanol, 30 mol% ethanol, and 40 mol% n-propanol is charged at 120 kPa to a batch rectifier consisting of a still-pot, a column with the equivalent of 10 equilibrium stages, and a total condenser. After establishing a total-reflux condition, the column begins a sequence of two operating steps, each for a duration of 15 h at a distillate flow rate of 2 kmol/h and a reflux ratio of 10. Thus, the two accumulated distillates are equal in moles to the methanol and ethanol in the feed. Neglect the liquid holdup in the condenser and column. The column pressure drop is 8 kPa, with a pressure drop of 2 kPa through the condenser. Using a simulation program with UNIFAC (§2.6.9) for liquid-phase activity coefficients, determine the composition and amount in kmol for the three cuts.

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Separation Process Principles Chemical And Biochemical Principles

ISBN: 9780470481837

3rd Edition

Authors: By J. D. Seader, Ernest J. Henley, D. Keith Roper

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