On moving the feed line (q-line) from saturated liquid feed (vertical position) to saturated vapor feed (horizontal feed), if the slope of both the operating lines are to be increased, then it will result in______________________?

Correct answer: C. Increased reflux ratio

  • A. Greater degree of separation with a fixed number of trays
  • B. Increased reboiler load
  • C. Increased reflux ratio
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The rectifying-line slope increases when the reflux ratio increases, and the stripping-line slope also rises because the internal liquid and vapour flows increase. Thus, moving toward greater operating-line slopes requires an increased reflux ratio.

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