Moles of Volatile component Volatilized from mixture of Non-Volatiles by Steam at Equilibrium Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ m_A = m_S \times \left( \frac{x_A \times P_{vapor}^{vc}}{P - x_A \times P_{vapor}^{vc}} \right) \]

Moles of Steam (mS):

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Mole Fraction of Volatile Comp (xA):

Vapor Pressure of Volatile Component (Pvaporvc):

Total Pressure of System (P):

Moles of Volatile Component (mA): moles

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1. What is Moles of Volatile component Volatilized Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the moles of volatile component that can be separated from a non-volatile mixture using steam distillation at equilibrium.

Purpose: It helps chemical engineers and chemists determine the efficiency of steam distillation processes for separating volatile components.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ m_A = m_S \times \left( \frac{x_A \times P_{vapor}^{vc}}{P - x_A \times P_{vapor}^{vc}} \right) \]

Where:

\( m_A \) — Moles of volatile component (moles)
\( m_S \) — Moles of steam (moles)
\( x_A \) — Mole fraction of volatile component in non-volatiles
\( P_{vapor}^{vc} \) — Vapor pressure of volatile component (Pa)
\( P \) — Total system pressure (Pa)

Explanation: The formula calculates how much volatile component will be carried over by steam based on their relative vapor pressures and concentrations.

3. Importance of This Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation is essential for designing efficient separation processes in industries like essential oil extraction, petroleum refining, and chemical manufacturing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the moles of steam, mole fraction of volatile component (0-1), vapor pressure of volatile component, and total system pressure. All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is steam distillation?
A: A separation process that uses steam to volatilize and carry over components from mixtures, especially those with heat-sensitive compounds.

Q2: Why does mole fraction range from 0-1?
A: Mole fraction represents the proportion of volatile component in the non-volatile mixture, where 0 means none and 1 means pure component.

Q3: What are typical vapor pressure values?
A: Vapor pressures vary widely but are often in the range of 1,000-100,000 Pa for many organic compounds at distillation temperatures.

Q4: Can this be used for immiscible liquids?
A: The formula is specifically for volatile components mixed with non-volatiles, not for immiscible liquid mixtures.

Q5: How does temperature affect the calculation?
A: Temperature affects the vapor pressure value used in the calculation but isn't directly included in this formula.