Boil-Up Ratio in Distillation Formulas

The Boil-Up Ratio is defined as the ratio of molar flowrate of vapour leaving the reboiler back into the column to the molar flowrate of liquid drawn out as bottom product. And is denoted by R_v.

Formulas to find Boil-Up Ratio in Distillation

fxBoil-Up RatioGo

Distillation formulas that make use of Boil-Up Ratio

fxVapor Reflux based on Boil-Up RatioGo

fxBottom Product based on Boil-up RatioGo

List of variables in Distillation formulas

fx Boil-Up Flowrate to the Distillation Column Go

fx Residue Flowrate from Distillation Column Go

FAQ

What is the Boil-Up Ratio?

The Boil-Up Ratio is defined as the ratio of molar flowrate of vapour leaving the reboiler back into the column to the molar flowrate of liquid drawn out as bottom product.

Can the Boil-Up Ratio be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Boil-Up Ratio, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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