2026Mass TransferDistillationhardMCQ2 Marks
A continuous distillation column is used to separate an equimolar mixture of diethylamine (DEA) and methanol. The feed enters the column as saturated liquid at a flow rate of 30 mol s130 \text{ mol s}^{-1}. It is desired to obtain 92 mol %92 \text{ mol \%} DEA as distillate. The rate of withdrawal of the distillate from the column is 10 mol s110 \text{ mol s}^{-1}. The equilibrium curve for the conditions in the column is given below. The latent heat of vaporization of the reboiler contents is 35 kJ mol135 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}. Neglect heat loss to the surroundings and assume constant molal overflow. Which one of the following is the minimum reboiler heat duty (in kW)?
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