Description
Return reflux and condenser flows from a distillate ratio.
Process balances distinguish fresh, recycled, purged and reacted quantities on a common time and material basis. Local residuals or geometric retention factors can diagnose supplied bookkeeping, while actual steady state, feasible composition and reaction performance require a complete physical model.
Return reflux and condenser flows from a distillate ratio.
When to use this tool
Use Reflux Distillate Flow Ratio Term when checking the stated recycle, purge, conversion or balance convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter distillateFlow, refluxRatio. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read refluxFlow, totalCondenserFlow. Use the output convention below.
Return reflux and condenser flows from a distillate ratio. Require distillateFlow/refluxRatio >= 0; refluxFlow = ratio*distillate, totalCondenserFlow = (1+ratio)*distillate.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| distillateFlow | Distillate Flow | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| refluxRatio | Reflux Ratio | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| refluxFlow | Reflux Flow | Required. Finite number. |
| totalCondenserFlow | Total Condenser Flow | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"distillateFlow": 10,
"refluxRatio": 2
},
"output": {
"refluxFlow": 20,
"totalCondenserFlow": 30
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Use one flow basis; this assumes the stated split rather than a complete condenser or distillation design.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Reconcile every relevant stream and component with compatible units; validate the complete steady-state or dynamic process model and actual material properties.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Recycle Split Flow Factor
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- Recycle Purge Inert Steady Fraction
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