What is the slope of the operating line in the rectifying section of a distillation column ?

Correct answer: D. <1

  • A. 0
  • B.
  • C. > 1
  • D. <1

Explanation

For the rectifying section, the operating-line slope is R/(R+1), where R is the reflux ratio. For any finite positive reflux ratio this value is less than 1, while it approaches 1 only at very large reflux.

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