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BE 2012 course In semester examination

Elective II (Advanced Separation Processes) (2012)(409345)
(Semester - V)
Time: 90 minutes Max. Marks : 30
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q1or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
4) Assume Suitable data if necessary

Q1) a) Describe the Thiele-Geddes method in detail [8]

b) What are low key and high key components? [2]
OR
Q2) Differentiate azeotropic & extractive distillation processes and discuss factors to [10]
be considered for selection of entrainer for azeotropic distillation

Q3) a) Explain residual curve maps. [5]

b) Explain the principle of working of extractive distillation. [5]
OR
Q4) a) Explain column sequencing in distillation with example. [5]
b) Give the principles of operation in homogeneous azeotropic distillation [5]

Q5) a) Explain the process design principles of reactive distillation. [5]

b) Explain the working principle of reactive extraction with example. [5]
OR
Q6) a) What advantages does reactive distillation offer? Explain with example. [5]
b) Give the principles of reactive crystallization. [5]
SOLUTION SET
P
f Z 1
Q1a. ln
P
 
0
P
dP , f = 9.55 atm (5)

Q1b. Lewis Randall Rule f i  y i f i (5)

Q2a. Molar volume of the desired solution V  x1V1  x 2V2 = 24.0251 x 10-6 m3/mol

2 m3 of desired solution contains = 83246.3 mol (1)

Number of moles of methanol = 83246.3 x 0.3 = 24973.9 mol

Number of moles of water = 83246.3 x 0.7 = 58272.4 mol (2)

Volume of methanol to be taken = 24973.9 x 40.727 x 10-6 = 1.0171 m3.

Volume of water to be taken = 58272.4 x 17.765 x 10-6 = 1.0529 m3. (2)

Q3b. Final pressure attained by the mixture = 1.2 bar (2)

The process is assumed to take place in two steps – 1) Individual gases are brought to final

pressure at constant temperature and 2) The gases are mixed at constant T & P

G (1)  RT ln( P2 P1 )  0.38T (1)

G ( 2)  nRT  xi ln xi  2.25 RT (1)

ΔG = -6.52 kJ (1)
2 2
 x ln  B   x ln  A 
Q4a.  i  P Pi s
 A  1.195  B  1.295 A  ln  A 1  B  B  ln  B 1  A 
 x A ln  A   x B ln  B 

Van Laar Constants: A = 1.2955; B = 0.653 (5)

Q5b. At 327 K; P1S  85.12kPa ; P2S  39.31kPa ; (2)

65= 39.31 +x1 (85.12 – 39.31); x1 = 0.5608; y1 = 0.7344 (4)

At x1 = 0.4; P = 57.63 kPa (2)