This post presents my criticisms of Paul Christiano’s Amplification and Distillation framework. I’ll be basing my understanding of Paul’s method mainly on this post. EDIT: Recently added this post looking into corrigibility issues relevant to the framework. To simplify, the framework starts with a human H and a simple agent A[0]. Then there is an amplification step, creating the larger
Learn Moredistillation •T i ll th iltfl t th ditillti l iTypically, the inlet flow to the distillation column is known, as well as mole percentages to feed plate, uncommon to first solve a problem assuming minimum reflux ratio. Results can be scaled to actual reflux ratio, typically R = 1.4*Rmin. Maximum Reflux
Learn MoreProblem 2 (25 points- 3 parts) A distillation column is a process unit that separates components based on their volatility. In the simplest columns, mixtures of components are fed to the column and two streams leave the column, a top stream that is rich in the more volatile component, and a bottom stream that is lean in the more volatile component.
Learn Morethe equilibrium relationship, at the operating conditions is given by the following equation solution: the feed l0 = 100 mole x0 = 0.7 80% vaporized = 0.8*100 = 80 mole liquid at the still
Learn MoreA distillation column may have to be raised off the ground in order to accommodate the reboiler. This may cause a mechanical design problem with the column. Stability of the column may become an issue. 2 Horizontal Thermosyphon Reboiler This is perhaps the most common type of reboiler.
Learn Moreln (100/W) = 0.862 x 0.708 + 0.2927 ln (100/W) = 0.903 100/W = e 0.903 100/W = 2.467 W = 100/2.467 = 40.54 mole Moles of mixture distilled = F - W = 100 - 40.54 = 59.46 The above can also be obtained by using the general form of Rayleigh's equation and by graphical method. This is given below. The equilibrium curve relationship is given by
Learn MoreMulticomponent Distillation Rigorous computer methods for solving multicomponent distillation problems are available, but the approximate, or "shortcut", methods described here are common for preliminary design, examining the relationships between design parameters, process synthesis, etc.
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Learn MoreFlash distillation is used to separate components in a mixture making use of the difference in their volatilities. The operation consists of partially vaporizing or condensing the mixture by either heating or cooling the feed and separating the vapor from the liquid in a tank, called a flash drum (see Fig. 1) Figure 1. Flash drum
Learn MoreJun 20, · 2.2: Distillation. Distillation is a purification technique for a liquid or a mixture of liquids. We utilize the difference in boiling points of liquids as a basis of separation. The core of a distillation process, is selective evaporation and condensation of particular components. Our overall goal is to evaporate and condense only one
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Learn MoreProblem 1. A process using two distillation columns in series is used to separate a feed stream (flow rate of 500kmol/hr ) containing a molar composition of 10%n -propanol (NP), 15\% isopropanol (IP), 35% ethanol (E), and 40% methanol (M). The term distillate is the vapor containing more volatile components that exit the top of the column and
Learn Moredistillation •T i ll th iltfl t th ditillti l iTypically, the inlet flow to the distillation column is known, as well as mole percentages to feed plate, uncommon to first solve a problem assuming minimum reflux ratio. Results can be scaled to actual reflux ratio, typically R = 1.4*Rmin. Maximum Reflux
Learn MoreSample problems and exercises - Distillation Sample problems Sample 1: Calculating vapor phase composition for immiscible liquids Calculate the equilibrium vapor phase composition of a liquid hexane-water mixture at 50 °C, assuming that hexane and water are completely immiscible. The Rayleigh-equation can be solved by numerical
Learn MoreThe additional equation for solving batch distillation problems is commonly known as the Rayleigh equation To derive this equation, Lord Rayleigh (1902) employed the facts that (see Figure 7.1), at any instant of time, 1) the rate of the distillate flowing out of the batch distillation system, dD, is equal to the decreasing rate of the liquid
Learn MoreCalculate problem if flash distillation is used. 3. An enriching tower is fed 100 kmol/hr of vapor feed at dew point temperature containing 35 mol % benzene (A) and 65 mol % toluene (B) at 101.32 kPa abs. The distillate is to contain 80 mol % benzene. The reflux ratio is set at 5:1.
Learn Moreheadroom. A distillation column may have to be raised off the ground in order to accommodate the reboiler. This may cause a mechanical design problem with the column. Stability of the
Learn MoreIn this entire process, only one equation could not be solved analytically: Eq. (6.4). In order to solve the problem, you needed the K-values of the chemicals (or vapor pressures), the flow rates of the feed stream, the thermal condition of the feed stream, the desired split for the light and heavy keys, and either the number of stages or the
Learn MoreThe additional equation for solving batch distillation problems is commonly known as the Rayleigh equation To derive this equation, Lord Rayleigh (1902) employed the facts that (see Figure 7.1), at any instant of time, 1) the rate of the distillate flowing out of the batch distillation system, dD, is equal to the decreasing rate of the liquid
Learn MoreAs in any design problem, the feed rate, composition and enthalpy are usually specified. These are C + 1 variables, where C is the number of components in the feed: C – 1 component mole fractions x F (they must add to unity) The feed rate F The enthalpy H F, specified as o Temperature and pressure,
Learn MoreA method is presented for solving problems involving systems of interconnected columns in which distillation accompanied by chemical reaction occurs in an absorber. This procedure is then applied to a system of columns. To illustrate, an extraction process is modeled in which carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are removed from a light hydrocarbon stream by use of
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