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The Distillate flowrate from Distillation Column is the amount of moles of condensed top product (distillate) flowing out from the column per unit time. Check FAQs
D=L0R
D - Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column?L0 - External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column?R - External Reflux Ratio?

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4.1935Edit=6.5Edit1.55Edit
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Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=L0R
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=6.5mol/s1.55
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=6.51.55
Next Step Evaluate
D=4.19354838709677mol/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
D=4.1935mol/s

Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio Formula Elements

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Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column
The Distillate flowrate from Distillation Column is the amount of moles of condensed top product (distillate) flowing out from the column per unit time.
Symbol: D
Measurement: Molar Flow RateUnit: mol/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column
The External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column is the number of moles of condensed top product flowing back into the column as reflux per unit time.
Symbol: L0
Measurement: Molar Flow RateUnit: mol/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
External Reflux Ratio
The External Reflux Ratio is the ratio of the liquid flowrate from the reflux drum back to the distillation column to the flowrate of distillate taken as product.
Symbol: R
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column

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R=L0D
​Go Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio
L0=RD

How to Evaluate Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?

Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio evaluator uses Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column = External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column/External Reflux Ratio to evaluate the Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column, The Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio formula is defined as ratio of the External Reflux Liquid Flowrate back to Distillation Column to the External Reflux Ratio. Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column is denoted by D symbol.

How to evaluate Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio, enter External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column (L0) & External Reflux Ratio (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio

What is the formula to find Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
The formula of Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio is expressed as Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column = External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column/External Reflux Ratio. Here is an example- 4.193548 = 6.5/1.55.
How to calculate Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
With External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column (L0) & External Reflux Ratio (R) we can find Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio using the formula - Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column = External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column/External Reflux Ratio.
What are the other ways to Calculate Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column-
  • Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column=Internal Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column/Internal Reflux RatioOpenImg
Can the Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio be negative?
No, the Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio, measured in Molar Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio is usually measured using the Mole per Second[mol/s] for Molar Flow Rate. Kilomole per Second[mol/s], Dekamole per Second[mol/s], Mole per Minute[mol/s] are the few other units in which Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio can be measured.
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