What is reflux ratio, and can you explain it?

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Reflux ratio is the ratio of the amount of reflux to the amount of distillate in a distillation column.

Reflux ratio is an important parameter in distillation processes.
It is defined as the ratio of the amount of liquid returned to the column as reflux to the amount of liquid removed as distillate.
A high reflux ratio results in a higher purity of the distillate, but also requires more energy to maintain.
Reflux ratio can be adjusted to optimize the separation of a particular mixture.
For example, a mixture with a high boiling point difference between its components may require a higher reflux ratio to achieve good separation.

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Reflux ratio is the ratio of the amount of reflux to the amount of distillate in a distillation column and reflux means purity also more approx

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The Reflux ratio is the ratio between the boil up rate and the take-off rate or in other words, it is the ratio between the amount of reflux that goes back down the distillation column and the amount of reflux that is collected in the receiver (distillate).

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The Reflux ratio is the ratio between the boil up rate and the take-off rate. Or in other words, it is the ratio between the amount of reflux that goes back down the distillation column and the amount of reflux that is collected in the receiver (distillate).

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R is reflux ratio

L is liquid flow rate

D is flow rate of distillate

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R is reflux ratio

L is liquid flow rate

D is flow rate of distillate

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Reflux Ratio: It is the ratio of flow rate of liquid has returned to the distillation column from reflux drum to the flow rate of the amount of distillate is removed. Formula: R = L / D Where, R is reflux ratio L is liquid flow rate D is flow rate of distillate

What is reflux ratio, and can you explain it?

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