Step 1

Here are the steps to solve the problem for one iteration:
1. Calculate the Equilibrium K-values: For each component, calculate
the equilibrium K-value (Ki) using the following equation: Ki = VPi
Explanation:
where:
⁃ Ki is the equilibrium K-value for component i
VPi is the vapor pressure of component i at the system pressure

• p is the total system pressure

2. Set up the Overall Material Balance: Inlet = Outlet + Accumulation
Since this is a steady-state process, accumulation is zero. Therefore:
F=D+B
where:
⁃ Fis the feed molar flowrate (100 kmel)
⁃ D is the distillate molar flowrate (30 kmol)
⁃ B is the bottoms molar flowrate

3. Component Material Balances: For each component, set up a

material balance around each stage. The balance will include the feed,
distillate, bottoms, and vapor and liquid streams on each stage.
Step 2
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3. Rachford-Rice Method: Use the Rachford-Rice method to solve for
the vapor and liquid compositions on each stage.

4. Bubble Point Method: Assume an initial temperature for all stages.

Use the component material balances and vapor-liquid equilibrium relationships to flash a mole
of feed at this temperature. This will result in a vapor and liquid composition. Perform an energy
balance to check if this temperature is correct. If not, iterate on the temperature until the energy
balance is satisfied.
5. Convergence: After performing the calculations for one iteration, check for convergence. If the
component compositions and temperatures have converged to within a specified tolerance, then
the calculation is complete. If not, repeat steps 1 through 5.

Explanation:
please refer to the solution in this step

Answer
the answer for the above question is solved