CLL794 - Tutorial 3

1. Two crude oils A (Naphthenes: 20%, Aromatics: 10%) and B (Paraffins: 14% ,
Aromatics: 40%) are blended in A/B = 2/5 to make C. What is the paraffin content of C?
2. Consider the ASTM distillation curves given in Figure 1 for kerosene and diesel cuts
obtained from distillation. Determine whether the separation in the column was good or
bad.
3. Figure 2 shows an empirical plot that correlates an ‘F’ factor which is defined as the
product of the number of plates between the two adjacent side draws and the reflux ratio.
The solid lines in the plot represents cases where no stripping steam is used in the side
column, dashed lines represent the maximum amount of stripping steam used in the
separation. The numbers shown at the bottom of the solid and dashed lines are given as
the difference in °F of the TBP 50% distillation points between the light and heavy
products.

Figure 1. Distillation curve.

Source: Dr. Semih Eser  et al, USA

4. Using the correlations in Figure 2, calculate how many plates will be needed between
kerosene and light gas oil (LGO) draw-off trays to obtain a 10°F ASTM gap between
kerosene products. The TPB 50% temperatures are 300° F and 550° F for kerosene and
 diesel products, respectively. The reflux ratio is given as 0.5. Consider a) no steam for
stripping, b) maximum steam for stripping. Comment on the results. 

Figure 2. Correlations between the number of plates, reflux ratio, and use of
steam to design atmospheric distillation columns for the desired separation of
side stream products drawn off from the side of the column
Source: Dr. Semih Eser  et al, USA