It is proposed to use an existing distillation column, which is fitted with a dephlegmator (reflux condenser)

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It is proposed to use an existing distillation column, which is fitted with a dephlegmator (reflux condenser) that has 200 vertical, 50 mm i.d., tubes, for separating benzene from a mixture of chlorobenzenes. The top product will be 2500kg/h benzene and the column will operate with a reflux ratio of 3. Check if the tubes are likely to flood. The condenser pressure will be 1 bar.

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Chemical Engineering Design

ISBN: 9780081025994

6th Edition

Authors: Ray Sinnott, R.K. Sinnott, Sinnott Gavin Towler

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