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A tray column is to remove 99% of the Cl2 in a stream containing 43 mole% Cl2 and the
balance air using pure water as the solvent. The column is to operate at 1 atm and 20ºC. The
equilibrium relationship at these conditions is given in the attached x-y diagram. The feed
rate is 15 m3/min at STP (1 atm and 0ºC). Draw a schematic of the column showing all the
problem data on the schematic and determine the required number of actual stages using
Mc Cabe methode and kremser analytic. Give the analysis for the result.
2. A packed column is to remove 98% of the ammonia in a gas stream containing 1.7 mole%
ammonia and the balance air using water as the solvent. The tower operates at 1 atm. Draw
a schematic of the column showing all the problem data and design the column using a
reasonable solvent rate. Report the height of packing required using data 25 ͦC. Determine
also the solvent rate for an inlet gas rate of 300 m3/min at STP (0°C and 1 atm). State all
assumptions.
k𝑦 ′𝑎=3.78×10−2kg mol/s∙m3∙mol frac
k𝑥 ′𝑎=6.16×10−2kg mol/s∙m3∙mol frac
3. A single-stage extraction is performed in which 250 kg of a solution containing 35 wt
% acetic acid in water is contacted with 400 kg of pure isopropyl ether. Calculate the
amounts and compositions of the extract and raffinate layers. What percent of the
acetic acid is removed? Use graphic below!