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Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 3 (Q.No. 14)
Mass Transfer
14.
Pick out the wrong statement:
Reboiler is not used in open steam distillation.
The separation of solutes of different molecular sizes in a liquid solution by use of a suitable membrane is called dialysis.
Freeze drying is used for the drying of fish.
Fenske-Underwood equation is used for calculating theoretical number of plates in a distillation column at normal operating reflux condition.
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Priya MAX said:   6 years ago
Fenske Equation: finds the number of trays in total reflux condition.

Underwood Equation: finds the minimum reflux ratio from Fenske Equation.

Gilliland Equation: Finds the number of stages from operating reflux ratio.
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Rakesh said:   1 decade ago
Fenske-Underwood equation is used for minimum number of theoretical plates.
Anon said:   10 years ago
Maximum reflux condition.
Adarsh said:   6 years ago
It is used to determine the minimum reflux ratio of partial liquid and partial vapour.
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