Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 2 (Q.No. 5)
5.
For the same feed, feed quality and separation (in a distillation column), with the increase of total pressure, the number of ideal plates will
increase
decrease
remain same
data insufficient, can't be predicted
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Mishree lal said:   5 years ago
Because an increase in total pressure than boiling point increase so for good separation maximum number of the plat.
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Trushal said:   6 years ago
Nice @Ashish.

Ashish said:   6 years ago
With increase in pressure, Relative volatility decreases which leads to requirement of Large number of plates for the desired separation.

Hope it helps you !
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Nanda said:   8 years ago
Because increased in pressure boiling point also increased.

VVP RAJKOT said:   9 years ago
Because with an increase in pressure the liquid composition is also increased as compared to vapour composition.

Akhil said:   9 years ago
How? Please explain it.

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