Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 9 (Q.No. 7)
7.
Can the efficiency of a plate in the distillation tower be greater than 100% ?
Yes
Normally not; but is possible if infinite number of plates are put.
Never
Yes ; if the reflux ratio is maximum.
Answer: Option
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Dileep said:   2 years ago
In the case of larger columns and systems of large relative volatilities, Murphree's plate efficiencies have been found to be more than 100%.

So, Option A can be correct.

Dileep said:   2 years ago
In the case of the Murphy plate, the efficiency can be greater than 100 %.

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