Consider a saturated liquid-vapour mixture, if the liquid flow rate in...
Explanation: q= 50-40/10 = 1; then the feed condition is a saturated liquid.
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Feed Condition in a Fractionator
The feed condition in a fractionator can be determined by considering the liquid and vapor flow rates in the enriching and stripping sections, as well as the feed rate. In this case, the liquid flow rates in the enriching and stripping sections are given as 50 mol/hr and 40 mol/hr respectively, and the feed rate is given as 10 mol/hr. We need to determine the feed condition based on these values.
Understanding the Fractionator
A fractionator is a type of distillation column used in the separation of a mixture into its individual components. It consists of two main sections - the enriching section and the stripping section. The enriching section is responsible for separating the more volatile components from the mixture, while the stripping section is responsible for separating the less volatile components.
Feed Condition
The feed condition can be determined by comparing the liquid and vapor flow rates. In this case, the liquid flow rate in the enriching section is higher than the liquid flow rate in the stripping section. This indicates that the feed is predominantly liquid. Therefore, the feed condition is saturated liquid.
Explanation
In a fractionator, the liquid and vapor flow rates are used to determine the feed condition. If the liquid flow rate is higher than the vapor flow rate, it indicates that the feed is predominantly liquid. Conversely, if the vapor flow rate is higher than the liquid flow rate, it indicates that the feed is predominantly vapor.
In this case, the liquid flow rate in the enriching section is 50 mol/hr, which is higher than the liquid flow rate in the stripping section (40 mol/hr). This indicates that the feed is predominantly liquid. Therefore, the feed condition is saturated liquid.
The feed condition cannot be saturated vapor because the liquid flow rate is higher than the vapor flow rate. Similarly, the feed condition cannot be superheated vapor because the liquid flow rate is not negligible compared to the vapor flow rate.
Hence, the correct answer is option B) Saturated liquid.