Acetone-Water in a Packed Column

Example 12.3.1 Distillation of Acetone and Water in a Packed Column 

Estimate the mass transfer coefficients, interfacial area, and the heights of transfer units for the system acetone (l)-water (2) in a packed column under the following conditions prevailing near the top of the column  

Column diameter Column cross-sectional area Height of packing Packing type 

Specific packing surface Critical surface tension 

The molar flow rates of the vapor and liquid phases are 

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