Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio Formula

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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. Check FAQs
L0=RD
L0 - External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column?R - External Reflux Ratio?D - Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column?

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6.51Edit=1.55Edit4.2Edit
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Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L0=RD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L0=1.554.2mol/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L0=1.554.2
LAST Step Evaluate
L0=6.51mol/s

Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio Formula Elements

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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.
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.

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​Go External Reflux Ratio
R=L0D
​Go Distillate Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio
D=L0R

How to Evaluate Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?

Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio evaluator uses External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column = External Reflux Ratio*Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column to evaluate the External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column, The Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio formula is defined as the product of External Reflux Ratio to the Distillate flowrate out from the distillation column. External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column is denoted by L0 symbol.

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

FAQs on Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio

What is the formula to find Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
The formula of Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio is expressed as External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column = External Reflux Ratio*Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column. Here is an example- 6.51 = 1.55*4.2.
How to calculate Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
With External Reflux Ratio (R) & Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column (D) we can find Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio using the formula - External Reflux Flowrate to Distillation Column = External Reflux Ratio*Distillate Flowrate from Distillation Column.
Can the Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio be negative?
No, the Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio, measured in Molar Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio?
Liquid Reflux 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 Liquid Reflux Flowrate based on External Reflux Ratio can be measured.
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