Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1970
Degree Name
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
First Advisor
John E. McCormick
Second Advisor
Edward Charles Roche, Jr.
Third Advisor
Saul I. Kreps
Abstract
A computer program is presented for the optimization of a two-column distillation system involving a two-component mixture. The economic reflux ratios in each column are determined using the McCabe-Thiele Method. Activity coefficients are computed by either the Wilson equation, the Margules equation, or both. The program is general and may be used for any binary system where the assumption of constant molal overflow is valid.
Options in the program permit use of either column in separate calculation schemes.
While the optimization effort was prepared in general terms, the initial work was directed toward the acetone-water system. Full data for this system are included in the program, but this specialty can be bypassed.
Recommended Citation
O'Lenick, Richard Vincent, "A computer program for the optimization of binary distillation in a dual-column system" (1970). Theses. 2422.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2422
