External Reflux Ratio in Distillation Formulas

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. And is denoted by R.

Formulas to find External Reflux Ratio in Distillation

fxExternal Reflux RatioGo

Distillation formulas that make use of External Reflux Ratio

fxLiquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux RatioGo

fxDistillate Flowrate based on External Reflux RatioGo

List of variables in Distillation formulas

fx External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column Go

fx Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column Go

FAQ

What is the 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.

Can the External Reflux Ratio be negative?

{YesorNo}, the External Reflux Ratio, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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