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Distillation Sim

Theory

Column Profiles

Benzene / Toluene

Red: Temperature profile (°C)

Blue: Liquid composition (x)

Green dashed: Vapor composition (y)

Simulation Results

Product Streams

Distillate (D):50.00 kmol/h
Benzene in D:95.0%
Bottoms (B):50.00 kmol/h
Benzene in B:5.0%

Column Design

Theoretical Stages:11.0
Actual Stages:16
Optimal Feed Stage:6

Reflux Analysis

Min. Reflux (Rmin):1.10
Actual Reflux (R):2.00
R / Rmin:1.82

Temperatures

Condenser:82.6°C
Reboiler:108.3°C
ΔT Column:25.8°C

Energy Requirements

Condenser Duty:1250.0 kW
Reboiler Duty:1458.3 kW

Internal Flows

L (Rectifying):100.00 kmol/h
V (Rectifying):150.00 kmol/h
L̄ (Stripping):200.00 kmol/h
V̄ (Stripping):150.00 kmol/h

Performance Metrics

95.0%
Benzene Recovery
361
Separation Factor
16
Actual Stages Required

Binary System

Quick Presets

Feed Conditions

kmol/h
Subcooled/Sat. Liquid

Product Specifications

Operating Conditions

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Column Configuration

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