Question: Methanol (M) is to be separated from water (W) by distillation as shown in Figure. The feed is subcooled such that q = 1.12. Determine

Methanol (M) is to be separated from water (W) by distillation as shown in Figure. The feed is subcooled such that q = 1.12. Determine the feed-stage location and the number of theoretical stages required. Vapor-liquid equilibrium data are given in Exercise7.19.


Cw 99 mol% methanol LID = 1.0 1 atm Subcooled liquid kg/h 14,460 10,440 99 mol% water Steam Figure 7.41 Data for Exercis

Cw 99 mol% methanol LID = 1.0 1 atm Subcooled liquid kg/h 14,460 10,440 99 mol% water Steam Figure 7.41 Data for Exercise 7.23.

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