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Mesh Equations in Distillation Calculations

The document describes an exact calculation method for multicomponent distillation using matrix methods. It rearranges the mass balance equations into a matrix form and uses a θ-convergence method to simultaneously solve for all component mass balances. Temperature is iteratively calculated using θ-convergence until the equations converge. Vapor and liquid flow rates are then solved for using the energy balance equations.

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Mesh Equations in Distillation Calculations

The document describes an exact calculation method for multicomponent distillation using matrix methods. It rearranges the mass balance equations into a matrix form and uses a θ-convergence method to simultaneously solve for all component mass balances. Temperature is iteratively calculated using θ-convergence until the equations converge. Vapor and liquid flow rates are then solved for using the energy balance equations.

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Exact Calculation Procedures

for Multicomponent Distillation

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Stage-by-stage calculations require good first guess of


compositions at some point in the column
Method using matrix methods will be described: not
restricted to cases where a good guess of composition is
available
We will describe a simple matrix method using:

convergence method
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MESH equations are the same (physical operation is unchanged)


We will rearrange the equations to enhance convergence
especially when one good first guess is available
Solve equation by type instead of stage-by-stage
All mass balance equations for component i are grouped and
solve simultaneously (equations are written in matrix form)

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Specify F, zi, TF, N, NF, P, Treflux, L/D and D


Simulation problem with D specified

Design problem:
Run a series of simulation problems with good
guess for N and NF.
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(1) Guess vapor and liquid flow rates: Lj and Vj for each stage j
(can use CMO) / Guess Tj for each stage j
(2) Calculate K values
(3) Solve component mass balance equations
(4) Use -convergence and bubble-point calculations to get T
If 1 go to step (2) with new Tj
(5) Solve energy balance to get Lj and Vj for each stage j
Convergence check not satisfied
then go to step (3) with new Lj and Vj
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Binous - Exact Distillation Calculation

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Component Mass Balance in Matrix Form


Mass balance for any component i at stage j:

Equilibrium relationships:

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Liquid component flow rates:

New form of the mass balance:

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Initial guess for the flow rates:


Assume CMO

Rectifying section:

Feed quality:

Stripping section:
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Bubble point calculations

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-convergence Method
This method defines a quantity that forces the
equation below to be verified:

with
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Once is found, one can compute the following:

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Calculate new Tj

Convergence Test:

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Energy Balance in Matrix From

Using the following equations, one gets a matrix equation:

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New values for Lj and Vj

If not use new values in step (3) (i.e., mass balance matrix equations)
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