Problem 1

Using the Peng-Robinson equations for thermodynamic properties, calculate the product
compositions, stage temperatures, interstage vapor and liquid flow rates and compositions,
reboiler duty, and condenser duty for the following multiple-feed distillation column, which
has 30 equilibrium stages exclusive of a partial condenser a partial reboiler and operates at
250 psia. Feeds both bubble-point liquids at 250 psia):
Pound-moles per Hour
Feed 1 to Stage 15 Feed 2 to Stage 6 from
from the Bottom the Bottom
Component
Ethane 1.5 0.5
Propane 24.0 10.0
n-Butane 1.5 22
n-Pentane 7.5 14.5
n-Hexane 0.5 3.0

Distillate rate = 36.0 lbmolhr.

Reflux rate = 150.0 lbmol/hr.

Problem 2

Calculate with the Peng-Robinson equations for thermodynamic properties, the product
compositions, stage temperatures, interstage flow rates and compositions, reboiler duty, and
condenser duty for the distillation specifications in Figure shown below, which represent an
attempt to obtain four nearly pure products from a single distillation operation. Reflux is a
saturated liquid?
Problem 3

Calculate product compositions, stage temperatures, interstage vapor and liquid flow rates
and compositions, reboiler duty, and condenser duty for the following distillation-column
specifications Feed (bubble-point liquid at 250 psia and 213.3°F):
Component lbmol/h
Ethane 3.0
Propane 20.0
n-Butane 37.0
n-Pentane 35.0
n-Hexane 5.0
Partial condenser and partial reboiler are used.
Distillate Rate = 23 lbmol/hr
Column pressure = 250 psia
Reflux rate = 150.0 lbmol/hr
Number of equilibrium stages (exclusive of condenser andreboiler) = 15
Feed is sent to middle stage.
For this system at 250 psia, K-values and enthalpies may be computed by the Soave-Redlich-
Kwong equations.

Problem 4

(a)Simulation of DSTWU model:

A feed stream of 60 mol% ethane and 40mol%ethylene, enters a DSTWU column having
flow rate of 200lbmol/hr at 75degree F and 15 psia. This feed is required to fractionate in a
distillation column capable of recovering at least 99.6% of the light key component in the
distillate and 99.9% of the heavy key component in the bottoms. The process operates at
300psia. The total number of 30 theoretical stages (including the reboiler and condenser).
Applying the RK soave property method for the thermodynamic property calculation,
simulate the column and calculate the minimum reflux ratio, actual reflux ratio, minimum
number of stages, actual number of stages and feed location
(b) Simulation of a RADFRAC model
The above problem is continued with a few modifications. The same feed enters and the
various specifications such as feed stage, reflux ratio, total number of stages and distillate rate
are taken from the results of the DSTWU model. Simulate this column and determine the top
and bottom product compositions.