Review Test Submission: Distillation Operating Problems

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Course Modules Review Test Submission: Distillation Operating Problems H201330_PTEC_242_30126_Process Tech IIUnit Systems

Review Test Submission: Distillation Operating Problems

User Course Test Started Submitted Status Anthony D Scott 201330_PTEC_242_30126_Process Tech II-Unit Systems Distillation Operating Problems 7/10/13 12:35 PM 7/10/13 1:35 PM Completed

Attempt Score 54 out of 64 points Time Elapsed 59 minutes. Instructions

Question 1

2 out of 2 points

Which of these terms is a condition in which liquid backs up in the downcomers and onto the trays of a column?
Selected Answer: c.

Flooding

Question 2

2 out of 2 points

Condensed overhead product that's pumped back into the top of a column is known as what?
Selected Answer: b.

Reflux

Question 3
[ ] helps keep the top of the column within a specified temperature range.
Selected Answer: Refluxing

0 out of 2 points

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

In a typical distillation system, the temperature of the feed mixture entering the column
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should be closest to the temperature measured where?

Selected Answer: d.

At the feed tray

Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Early in the startup of a distillation system, how much of the condensed overhead vapor is normally returned to the column a reflux?
Selected Answer: e.

All of it

Question 6

2 out of 2 points

If twice as much liquid is returned to a column as reflux as is sent to overhead storage, what is the reflux ratio for the system?
Selected Answer: c.

2:1

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

Puking can cause a sudden increase in the level of liquid in which of these components?
Selected Answer: b.

The receiver

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

According to the startup procedures for the shell and tube reboiler, the bottoms mixture should be circulating through the reboiler when the steam is applied. What is the most likely reason for circulating the mixture?
Selected Answer: c.

To prevent the mixture from overheating

Question 9
[ ] is a condition in which vapor forces liquid out of the top of a column.
Selected Answer: Puking

2 out of 2 points

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Question 10

0 out of 2 points

A condition in which the vapor rising up a distillation column is impeded by the liquid flowing down the column is known as what?
Selected Answer: a.

Puking

Question 11

2 out of 2 points

What will changes in the amount of steam that's supplied to a shell and tube reboiler normally affect?
Selected Answer: b.

The amount of vapor rising up the column

Question 12

2 out of 2 points

What is most likely to occur if the temperature of the reflux flowing into a column is too low?
Selected Answer: d.

Too much condensation will occur in the top of the column.

Question 13

2 out of 2 points

Which of these conditions is most likely to occur if the reflux rate for a column is too high?
Selected Answer: a.

The column could flood.

Question 14

2 out of 2 points

A high reflux ratio would most likely be used for a mixture whose components are easy to separate.
Selected Answer: False

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

Select the word that best completes the following sentence. " When the feed rate to a distillation column is controlled by a flow controller, _______ variations in the rate should be expected.
Selected Answer: a.
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Slight

Question 16

2 out of 2 points

The optimum feed rate for a distillation column is usually determined when the system is designed.
Selected Answer: True

Question 17

2 out of 2 points

Which of these conditions is the least likely to cause overloading in a column equipped with bubble-cap trays?
Selected Answer: b.

Low reflux rate

Question 18
Which of these choices is a way of reducing puking in a column?
Selected Answer: d.

2 out of 2 points

Decrease the bottom temperature.

Question 19

0 out of 2 points

If the reflux rate for a distillation column is too low, the top of the tower won't be hot enough.
Selected Answer: True

Question 20

2 out of 2 points

What is most likely to occur if the coolant flow rate is a shell and tube condenser is lower than normal?
Selected Answer: d.

The reflux temperature will increase.

Question 21

2 out of 2 points

Select the choice that most accurately completes the following sentence. "The optimum feed
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rate for a distillation is normally ___________."

Selected Answer: c.

Based on system equipment and materials

Question 22

2 out of 2 points

Which of these operating characteristics would most likely be used for a mixture whose components are hard to separate?
Selected Answer: a.

A high reflux ratio

Question 23
What do most distillation systems rely on as the main source of heat input?
Selected Answer: a.

2 out of 2 points

A reboiler

Question 24

2 out of 2 points

Which of these conditions is most likely to cause the level of condensed overhead product in the receiver and the level of mixture in the bottom of the column to decrease?
Selected Answer: a.

Feed rate to low

Question 25
Select all of the problems that can typically affect a fired reboiler.
Selected Answers: a.

0 out of 2 points

Incomplete combustion
b.

Tube fouling
c.

Tube leaks

Question 26

2 out of 2 points
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Select all of the conditions that can cause overloading in a column with bubble-cap trays.
Selected Answers: a.

Scale buildup on bubble caps

b.

Low reflux temperature

d.

High feed rate

Question 27
Over-fractionation is most likely to cause what?
Selected Answer: d.

2 out of 2 points

The excessive use of utilities to produce products

Question 28

0 out of 2 points

Select all of the problems that can occur during the startup of a distillation system.
Selected Answers: a.

To much feed
b.

Improper feed temperature

c.

Residue buildup in feed lines

d.

Off-spec product
e.

Improper feed rates

f.

instrument failures

Question 29
In a shell and tube reboiler, what is often used as the heating medium?

2 out of 2 points

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Selected Answer:

b.

Steam

Question 30
What is likely to occur if the feed rate for a distillation column is too high?
Selected Answer: d.

2 out of 2 points

The hydrostatic pressure of the liquid on the trays will increase.

Question 31

2 out of 2 points

Which of these components removes heat from the overhead product vapor and turns the vapor back into a liquid?
Selected Answer: c.

The condenser

Question 32

2 out of 2 points

Which of these conditions is most likely to occur if the feed rate to a distillation column is too low?
Selected Answer: d.

The level in the receiver will drop.

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