Part A. Graphical analysis and reasoning of the McCabe-Thiele design method.

Specified data:

Y_D = 0,54 ; x_F = 0,40 ; x_B = 0,03 ; q_F = 1,0

Find:

a. The lower minimum reflux ratio (V'/B)_min

b. The actual number of stages if E_MV = 0.50

c. The equation of the depletion zone operating line

d. The maximum composition of the top product

e. The ratio of (V'/B)/(V'/B)_min

Datos de equilibrio sistema A-B, P = 1 atm 0,70 0,60 0,50 0,40 y, fraccin molar de A en fase vapor 0,30 0,20 0,10 0,00 0,00 0,10 0,20 0,50 0,60 0,70 0,30 0,40 X, fraccin molar de A en fase liquida