Explore BrainMass

Explore BrainMass

    Differential Distillation - Rayleigh's Equation

    Not what you're looking for? Search our solutions OR ask your own Custom question.

    This content was COPIED from BrainMass.com - View the original, and get the already-completed solution here!

    Please see the attached file for the fully formatted problem(s).

    A liquid feed consisting of 1200 gmoles of mixture containing 30% naphthalene and 70% dipropylene glycol is differentially distilled at 100 mm Hg pressure and final distillate contains 55% of the feed solution. The VLE data are
    x 8.4 11.6 28.0 50.6 68.7 80.6 88
    y 22.3 41.1 62.9 74.8 80.2 84.4 88

    a. Determine the amount of distillate
    b. Determine the concentration of naphthalene in residue and distillate

    © BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com March 6, 2023, 1:11 pm ad1c9bdddf
    https://brainmass.com/engineering/molecular-engineering/differential-distillation-rayleighs-equation-5985

    Attachments

    Solution Summary

    In this problem, the amount of distillate and composition of naphthaline in the top layer and residue has been determined. The solution is detailed and well presented.

    $2.49

    ADVERTISEMENT