Methanol-Water Batch Distillation Prepared by: Jason Hixson Don Scott Michael Hickey September 20, 2005 UTC ENCH 435
Objective Observe and analyze performance of batch distillation.
Liquid,x Vapor, y VLE Diagram
Reboiler Composition vs Time 2500 WInitial x m : 23%Initial V m : L 75% Reflux 0% Reflux
Tray 12 Composition vs Time
Tray 11 Composition vs Time
Tray 10 Composition vs Time
Tray 9 Composition vs Time
Tray 8 Composition vs Time
Tray 7 Composition vs Time
Tray 6 Composition vs Time
Tray 5 Composition vs Time
Tray 4 Composition vs Time
Tray 3 Composition vs Time
Tray 2 Composition vs Time
Tray 1 Composition vs Time
Reflux Composition vs Time Collected 1.69 L at 75% Reflux Collected 6.38 L at 0% Reflux 0% Reflux
Tray # 12 VLE Diagram Liquid Vapor 0% Reflux
Tray # 11 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 10 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 9 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 8 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 7 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 6 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 5 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 4 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 3 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 2 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Tray # 1 VLE Diagram 0% Reflux
Conclusions At 75% reflux the purity of methane was a much higher quality. If quality is more important then a high reflux percentage is needed. If quantity and timeliness is more important then a low reflux is needed.