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Size Distillation Columns Tutorial

This tutorial focuses on the sizing of distillation columns using both graphical and analytical methods, specifically for absorption/stripping and humidification columns. It includes practical problems involving the fractionation of heptane and ethyl benzene, as well as calculations for distillate, bottoms, reflux ratios, and theoretical trays. The document also emphasizes the importance of academic integrity and outlines the responsibilities of students regarding academic misconduct.

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Size Distillation Columns Tutorial

This tutorial focuses on the sizing of distillation columns using both graphical and analytical methods, specifically for absorption/stripping and humidification columns. It includes practical problems involving the fractionation of heptane and ethyl benzene, as well as calculations for distillate, bottoms, reflux ratios, and theoretical trays. The document also emphasizes the importance of academic integrity and outlines the responsibilities of students regarding academic misconduct.

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Faculty of Engineering

Chemical Engineering Program


Processes Separation I
CHEM3011

Tutorial - 4

Size distillation columns using graphical, and


analytical methods.

Course Learning Outcomes PLOs


Upon completion of this tutorial, students are expected to be able to: mapping
CLO2 Design of absorption/stripping and humidification columns
PLO1
and 3 using graphical, and analytical methods

Lecturer Name : Dr. Amal Al Saadi


Course Coordinator Name : Dr. Amal Al Saadi
Teaching Assistant Name : -
Level/Semester : 3/1
Academic Year : 2025 - 2026

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Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct
There is no tolerance at Sohar University for academic dishonesty and
misconduct. The university expects all students to conduct themselves with
dignity and to maintain high standards of responsible citizenship. It is the
student’s responsibility to address any questions regarding what might
constitute academic misconduct to the course coordinator or academic advisor
for further clarification. University regulations on academic misconduct will be
strictly enforced. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further details on
plagiarism, academic honesty, and attendance regulations.

‫ضبط السلوك األكاديمي‬


‫يتوقع من الطالب الجامعي بان لديه القدرات القيادية على تحمل المسؤولية الشخصية بسمات من االمانة والمحافظة‬
‫ حيث ان النظام األكاديمي بالجامعة واضح ومدرج في دليل الطالب‬،‫على النظام الجامعي في المؤسسة التعليمية‬
‫ وان اي تجاوز لألنظمة يعرض الطالب للمساءلة النظامية وفق االسس المعمول بها‬،‫ومعلوم لدى جميع الطالب‬

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QUESTION ONE
A saturated liquid feed of 200 mol/h at the boiling point containing 42 mol %
heptane and 58% ethyl benzene is to be fractionated at 101.32 kPa abs to give
a distillate containing 97 mol % heptane and a bottoms containing 1.1 mol %
heptane. The reflux ratio used is 2.5:1. Calculate the mol/h distillate, mol/h
bottoms, theoretical number of trays, and the feed tray number. Equilibrium
data are given below at 101.32 kPa abs pressure for the mole fraction n-heptane
xH and yH:

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QUESTION TWO

A total feed of 200 mol/h having an overall composition of 42 mol % heptane and
58 mol % ethyl benzene is to be fractionated at 101.3 kPa pressure to give a
distillate containing 97 mol % heptane and a bottoms containing 1.1 mol %
heptane. The feed enters the tower partially vaporized so that 40 mol % is liquid
and 60 mol % vapor. Equilibrium data are given in Problem 11.4-2. Calculate the
following:
a. Moles per hour distillate and bottoms.
b. Minimum reflux ratio Rm.
c. Minimum steps and theoretical trays at total reflux.
d. Theoretical number of trays required for an operating reflux ratio of 2.5:1.

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QUESTION THREE
A liquid mixture containing 10 mol % n-heptane and 90 mol % n-octane is fed
at its boiling point to the top of a stripping tower at 101.32 kPa abs. The
bottoms are to contain 98 mol % n- octane. For every 3 mol of feed, 2 mol of
vapor is withdrawn as product. Calculate the composition of the vapor and the
number of theoretical plates required. The equilibrium data below are given as
mole fraction n-heptane.

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