For the distillation column in Problem 21.21, it is suggested to change the pressure of the column.

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For the distillation column in Problem 21.21, it is suggested to change the pressure of the column. Explain why this might work.


Problem 21.21

An existing distillation column is to be scaled up (increase throughput) without changing the distillate and bottom compositions. What happens to the reflux ratio? What problems might arise in the performance of this column?

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Analysis Synthesis And Design Of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 9780134177403

5th Edition

Authors: Richard Turton, Joseph Shaeiwitz, Debangsu Bhattacharyya, Wallace Whiting

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