A study in the separation of isopropanol through a packed distillation column
Date of Publication
1996
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Abstract/Summary
The study aims to purify isopropyl alcohol and to determine the number of theoretical stages and the reflux ratio using the existing packed distillation column. Several sets of experiments were done at a constant feed volume of 10 liters and at concentrations of 10, 20 and 30 by volume of isopropanol for the three calibrated valve openings. A calibration curve of refractive index vs. volume percent of isopropanol was also developed.Temperature profiles along the column were developed for each set of calibrated reflux valve opening. From these profiles, their corresponding reflux ratio and number of stages required for effective separation were determined by using McCabe-Thiele's stepping off process.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07298
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
49 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Separation (Technology); Packed towers; Distillation; Alcohol; x2 Columns, Packed
Recommended Citation
Francisco, J., Maliksi, P. P., & Yu, J. C. (1996). A study in the separation of isopropanol through a packed distillation column. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8788
