multi-stage-batch-distillation-simulations

Multi-Stage Batch Distillation: Interactive Simulations

Try to predict the behavior when a parameter changes before using a slider to change that parameter. Screencasts demonstrate how to use these simulations.

Multistage Batch Distillation

Try to answer these questions before determining the answer with the simulation. We suggest that you write down the reasons for your answers.

For multi-stage batch distillation of a binary mixture without an azeotrope, what happens to the mole fraction of the distillate as the number of stages increases?
For multi-stage batch distillation of a binary mixture without an azeotrope, what happens to the mole fraction of the distillate as the reflux ratio increases?

Multistage Batch Distillation with Azeotrope

Try to answer these questions before determining the answer with the simulation. We suggest that you write down the reasons for your answers.

For a minimum-boiling azeotrope at a mole fraction for component B of 0.60, as the number of stages increases, what happens to the mole fraction of the distillate?
For a maximum-boiling azeotrope at a mole fraction for component B of 0.50, as the number of stages increases, what happens to the mole fraction of the distillate?