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Can the Rachford-Rice equation be used for binary systems? If yes, use it to solve the following:
A mixture of 50 mole % normal heptane and 50% normal octane at 30 degrees C is continuously flash distilled at 1 standard
atmosphere so that 60 mol% of the feed is vaporized. What will be the composition of the vapor and liquid products? Assume
constant relative volatility, αAB=2.0.
The composition of the vapor product is nearly_______________
Composition of n-heptane and n-octane in different streams
Component | Feed(zi) | Liquid(xi) | Vapor(yi) |
n-heptane | 0.5 | 0.3972 | 0.5685 |
n-octane | 0.5 | 0.6028 | 0.4315 |