Mc Cable Thiele method used for finding theoretical stages in a distillation column assumes that the_____________________?

Correct answer: D. All A., B. and C.

  • A. Sensible heat differences are small, because the temperature changes from tray to tray is small
  • B. Trouton's rule is applicable
  • C. Liquid/vapor loading across the column remains constant
  • D. All A., B. and C.

Explanation

The McCabe-Thiele method uses constant molal overflow: sensible-heat effects are neglected, vapour and liquid molar flow rates remain essentially constant, and latent-heat behavior is approximated using relations such as Trouton's rule. Hence all three assumptions are included.

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