What is the effect of Reflux Ratio on Distillation Operation?
Distillation process is done to achieve a specific level of enrichment. To achieve this enrichment level, one must specify a reflux ratio. Decreasing that reflux ratio (i.e, increasing D), has an advantage that the duty of condenser and reboiler decreases, since the load in distillation column decreases (more mass goes out as D increases) . In other sense, the operating cost of distillation column decreases. However, it would be at expense of less enrichment achieved than required. Increasing reflux ratio would act in reverse i.e, it would have a disadvantage of increase in duty of condenser and reboiler as load increases. This increases the operation cost of distillation column; however, more enrichment is achieved.
How to Calculate Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio?
Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio calculator uses Residue Flowrate from Distillation Column = Boil-Up Flowrate to the Distillation Column/Boil-Up Ratio to calculate the Residue Flowrate from Distillation Column, The Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of the Boil-up vapor flowrate back to the distillation column to the Boil-up Ratio. Residue Flowrate from Distillation Column is denoted by W symbol.
How to calculate Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio, enter Boil-Up Flowrate to the Distillation Column (V) & Boil-Up Ratio (Rv) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bottom Product based on Boil-up Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 6.021505 = 11.2/1.86.