Abstract
On the assumption that the relative volatilities, α, and the molal overflow are constant in a given column section, a comparatively simple and rapid method of performing multicomponent fractionation calculations is developed. The proposed method enables one to calculate by means of tabulated values of the functions E 1 and E 2 directly the composition on the nth plate without going through calculations of the compositions on the intermediate plates. This is done by means of the simple equations : ▪ ▪ E 1 and E 2 are functions of the equilibrium ratio, reflux ratio, and the number of the plate. Their values may be obtained from suitable tables or plots. It is believed that the proposed method offers considerable simplicification in multicomponent rectification calculations. The final equations are tested and their use demonstrated in two examples.
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