Mass balance of distillation column

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Mass balance of distillation column involves tracking the flow of materials in and out of the column.

Mass balance is a fundamental concept in chemical engineering.
It ensures that the total mass entering the column is equal to the total mass leaving the column.
The mass balance equation can be written as: Mass in = Mass out + Accumulation
Accumulation refers to the change in mass within the column, which can be positive or negative.
Mass in includes the feed stream and any additional streams entering the column.
Mass out includes the product stream and any other streams leaving the column, such as overhead or bottoms streams.
Mass balance calculations are important for process optimization and troubleshooting.
Example: In a distillation column, the mass balance equation can be used to determine the product yield and purity.
Example: If the mass balance shows a significant accumulation, it may indicate a problem with the column internals or control system.

Accepted Answer

Fequals d+w

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