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The simulation of the simple batch distillation of multiple‐component mixtures via Rayleigh's equation
Author(s) -
Liu Sean X.,
Peng Ming
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.20098
Subject(s) - distillation , macro , batch distillation , simple (philosophy) , computer science , component (thermodynamics) , microsoft excel , flexibility (engineering) , table (database) , volume (thermodynamics) , visual basic , process engineering , algorithm , mathematics , software , thermodynamics , chemistry , chromatography , programming language , engineering , statistics , data mining , fractional distillation , operating system , philosophy , physics , epistemology
Simple batch distillation has the advantages of versatility and flexibility in treating different mixtures. A mathematical model was developed for predicting distillation results for multicomponent systems based on Rayleigh equation. A Microsoft Excel Visual Basic (VB) Macro program was coded for inputting property data, carrying out calculations, and presenting outcomes in both table and graphic forms. The simulation can be conducted using the VB Macro program when users‐specified inputs in mole, volume, or weight are entered. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ. 15: 198–204, 2007; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com); DOI 10.1002/cae.20098