Question on Splitter Diagram
Question on Splitter Diagram
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I am working on gaining a better understanding of the operation of towers and am reading through "A Working Guide to Process Equipment".
My question is on the attached photo:
Feed flow rate of 10,000 lb/hr of 90% Water and 10% Alcohol
Heavy flow rate of 9,000 lb/hr of water
Light flow rate of 1,000 lb/hr of alcohol
Reflux flow rate of 10,000 lb/hr
My misunderstanding happens with the feed rate being 10,000 lb/hr and the reflux rate being 10,000 lb/hr. I have limited knowledge of the operation of towers, so this may be a dumb question.
How is the feed rate 10,000 lb/hr and the flow rate leaving the system a combined 20,000 lb/hr?
My question is on the attached photo:
Feed flow rate of 10,000 lb/hr of 90% Water and 10% Alcohol
Heavy flow rate of 9,000 lb/hr of water
Light flow rate of 1,000 lb/hr of alcohol
Reflux flow rate of 10,000 lb/hr
My misunderstanding happens with the feed rate being 10,000 lb/hr and the reflux rate being 10,000 lb/hr. I have limited knowledge of the operation of towers, so this may be a dumb question.
How is the feed rate 10,000 lb/hr and the flow rate leaving the system a combined 20,000 lb/hr?
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
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RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
Good Luck,
Latexman
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
If you and others want to learn about Distillation, consider these links:
http://www.separationprocesses.com/Mainmenu.htm
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1b96n0xv#page-489
Pierre
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
Latexman is correct (i dont think the other read your post thoroughly
Downside - increased energy consumption for cooling and heating.
--- Best regards, Morten Andersen
RE: Question on Splitter Diagram
On a safety point of view i'm not comfortable with PCV on diaphragm pump,better to add a second dedicated pump.
my view
Pierre