How to optimize the feed position in azeotropic distillation
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How can the optimization of the feed configuration for azeotropic distillation be carried out? ? ? I just tried changing the feed position, and it had no effect on the reboiler’s heat load. . . I ask all teachers and friends to provide constructive feedback. . . Thank you
Set the separation precision; the reflux ratio is not fixed; change the feed position to select the option with the lowest heat load
Thank you so much for your reply! This process involves the extraction of the vapor phase at the top of the tower, with the rich azeotrope phase being recycled back to the first tray; there is no reboiler at the tower top! It was found that no matter how the feed position changed, the load on the bottom reboiler remained constant! Thank you.