001_GPROJ-Group Project – Separation Process Equipment Design:

This assignment represents 40% of the assessment for the 500675 module.

The due date for submission is Thursday, 27 April 2023, at 14:00:00 UK Time

Assignment Specification

1. Theoretically, discuss Fractionation Distillation. This should include

 Fractionation Column
o Binary
o Multicomponent
 Schematic Diagram
 Draw the schematic diagram by yourself. Copying from the literature
and pasting directly into your assignment is not allowed. You may use
Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio (recommended), or any other software to
draw the schematic diagram.
 Provide the diagram in landscape orientation. Include keys/legends
as appropriate.
o Advantages and disadvantages
o Analysis of Fractionation Column
o Typical operating conditions
 Feed line position; Operating line of rectifying and stripping sections
o Column Internals
o Operating Problems
 Priming, Coning, Flooding, Weeping, Dumping, Entrainment etc.

2. Design of binary distillation column-1:

o You are required to use McCabe – Thiele Method. Your allocated

parameters are given in Table 1.
o Derive the equation that you need to use
o Define each equation with units wherever possible
o Plot a McCabe–Thiele diagram using graph paper and show
 Number of theoretical plates,
 Feed line position
 Operating line of rectifying section
 Operating line of stripping section
o Tabulate the values of the x and y –axis that have been used to plot the
graph
o Please note that McCabe–Thiele diagram plotted using any software
will not be accepted

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3. Design of binary distillation column-2:
o You are required to use McCabe – Thiele Method. Your allocated
parameters are given in Table 1.
o Derive the equation that you need to use
o Define each equation with units wherever possible
o Plot a McCabe–Thiele diagram using graph paper and show
 Number of theoretical plates,
 Feed line position
 Operating line of rectifying section
 Operating line of stripping section
o Tabulate the values of the x and y –axis that have been used to plot the
graph
o Please note that McCabe–Thiele diagram plotted using any software
will not be accepted

4. Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFD Table and the Material Balance
Calculations
o The students can choose (one of) the distillation designs in sections 2
and 3.
o Draw the process flow diagram (PFD). You may use Microsoft
PowerPoint or Visio (recommended) to draw the process flow diagram.
o Provide the PFD and the PFD Table in landscape orientation.
Include keys/legends as appropriate.
o Material Balance Calculations,
 Top (D) and Bottom (W) products flow rate
 Liquid flow at the bottom of the column
 Vapour flow at the top of the column
o Confirm that the material balance is correct

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Table1: Allocated Parameters using a binary distillation column with McCabe – Thiele method
mole fraction of the
Feed Flow mole fraction of light mole fraction of light
more volatile reflux relative q-line
Group No Student Task Rate (F) component in the top component in the
component in the ratio volatility value
(kmol/h) product (XD) bottom product (XW)
feed (XF)

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Saad almedej, 202110125

2. Bader Almutairi, 202110095 Design of binary distillation column-1 30 0.4 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.5
1

3. Faisal Almutairi, 202110100 Design of binary distillation column-2 80 0.3 0.99 0.1 3 4 1

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Sommer Berrington - 202137486

2. Robbie Rawson - 202114910 Design of binary distillation column-1 140 0.5 0.95 0.1 3 4 1
2

3. Matthew Allgood - 202007687 Design of binary distillation column-2 70 0.3 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Ali Bouquraiss- 202105649

2. Bassel Alotaibi, 202105647 Design of binary distillation column-1 110 0.5 0.99 0.1 3 4 1
3

3. Emeka Ogbonna, 202017371 Design of binary distillation column-2 130 0.5 0.95 0.1 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Abdulaziz Alkandari - 202110088

2. Mohammad Husain - 202110111

Design of binary distillation column-1 150 0.5 0.95 0.2 3 4 0.5
4

3. Abdullah Alhajri - 202110092 Design of binary distillation column-2 170 0.5 0.95 0.2 3 4 1

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Ayidh Al hajri 202110094

2. Hamad Alzuwayer 202110106 Design of binary distillation column-1 190 0.4 0.99 0.2 3 4 0.75
5

3. Abdulaziz Alenezi 202110087 Design of binary distillation column-2 90 0.5 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.5

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Jamie Dee 202110292

2. Jose Pico 202009056 Design of binary distillation column-1 230 0.3 0.99 0.2 3 4 1
6

3. Jeremieh Powers 202107308 Design of binary distillation column-2 250 0.4 0.8 0.1 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Julius Bongosia 202118055

2. Jordan Reed, 202116287 Design of binary distillation column-1 270 0.3 0.8 0.1 3 4 0.5
7

3. David Leer, 202116190 Design of binary distillation column-2 50 0.4 0.99 0.1 3 4 1

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Navya Kahol, 202013206

2. Nidal Albani, 2021137382 Design of binary distillation column-1 310 0.5 0.8 0.1 3 4 0.75
8

3. Adeola Abioye, 202010670 Design of binary distillation column-2 210 0.3 0.99 0.2 3 4 0.5

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Cameron Wood, 202110555

2. Hira Nisar, 202112643 Design of binary distillation column-1 350 0.5 0.8 0.1 3 4 1
9

3. Adam Scanlan, 202017476 Design of binary distillation column-2 370 0.5 0.8 0.2 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Danah Alaskari, 202110097

2. Noura Almeteb, 202110124 Design of binary distillation column-1 390 0.4 0.8 0.2 3 4 0.5
10

3. Lovumako Mathaphuna, 202100854

Design of binary distillation column-2 290 0.3 0.8 0.1 3 4 1

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Alyan Alharbi, 202110126

2. Jarah Aldhafiri, 202110108 Design of binary distillation column-1 430 0.3 0.8 0.2 3 4 0.75
11

3. Faisal Alotaibi, 202110101 Design of binary distillation column-2 100 0.5 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation

1. Ahmed Khan, 202012007

2. Abu Iqbal, 202017401 Design of binary distillation column-1 460 0.3 0.85 0.2 3 4 1
12

3. Nayif Al-Mansouri, 201915798 Design of binary distillation column-2 120 0.5 0.95 0.1 3 4 0.5

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Hemanth Arunkumar, 202018238

2. Irene Iserenren, 202012611 Design of binary distillation column-1 160 0.5 0.95 0.2 3 4 0.75
13
Eleanor Leeming, 202017906 Design of binary distillation column-2 330 0.5 0.8 0.1 3 4 0.5

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Jaber Alhashar, 202110107

2. Anwar Allamai, 202105650 Design of binary distillation column-1 60 0.3 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.5
14

3. Josh Mckenna, 201908731 Design of binary distillation column-2 410 0.4 0.8 0.2 3 4 1

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
1. Hussein Suaiman, 202105652

2. Othman Almathouq, 202105651

Design of binary distillation column-1 40 0.4 0.99 0.1 3 4 0.75
15
3 Design of binary distillation column-2 450 0.3 0.85 0.2 3 4 0.75

Group Work PFD, PFD Table and Material Balance

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Assignment Report Format
Every member of the group MUST submit an individual report.

In all cases, Faculty procedures will be followed for identified plagiarism.

There is no fixed word length, or page length, for the report. Guide lengths are indicated
below for each section. You may include Figures and Tables as required to supplement your
work.

Honour Statement

You MUST add the following statement on the first page, followed by your initials
or personal signature
On my honour, I confirm that I have abided by the University regulations regarding unfair
means and this assignment is my own personal work

Title Page
This section should start on a new page.
The following information should be included,
• Your name and the students numbe.
• The name and student number of every member of the group (refer to the Table 1).
• The University of Hull logo [Link:
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/courses/63303/modules/items/730845
• An appropriate title of the course work
• ‘Due Date’ and ‘Date of Submission’

Abstract
This section should start on a new page.
The abstract should be a concise summary of the work reported in the report, including
any conclusions you make.
Guide Length: One paragraph.

Table of Contents
This section should start on a new page.
Including ‘List of Figures, ‘List of Tables’, etc.
Guide Length: 1-2 pages.

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1) Introduction
This section should start on a new page.
Provide a brief introduction to the topic of the group project.
In this section you MUST state clearly who in your group is responsible for carrying out the
the following
1. Theoretically discuss Fractionation Distillation
2. Design of binary distillation column-1
3. Design of binary distillation column-2

Guide length: 1 page max.

2) Theoretically, discuss Fractionation Distillation. This should include

Fractionation distillation (Refer to the assignment specification mentioned above)

In this section, you MUST state clearly who in your group is responsible for carrying out
the sections above
Guide length: 8 – 10 pages excluding figures.

3) Design of Binary distillation column

Please Note:
• This is an individual task. However, it is expected that you and your group members
check each other’s calculations and provide suggestions/recommendations.

• Each member in a group MUST have a unique process equipment design.

• If two or more members have designed the same equipment, then it will not be marked
and all students in a group who have designed the same process equipment will get zero
for the ‘Design’ section

• To get maximum marks, you need to show detailed calculations. You may type the
calculations on a word document. Hand-written calculations will also be accepted,
provided that it is not in the main body of the report.

• If your group wants to make sure this does not happen, one of the group members may
email Dr Sharif Zein ([email protected])

• State any assumptions and provide justifications that you may have used for designing
the separation process equipment.

Guide Length: 6 - 10 pages.

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4) Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFD Table and the Material Balance
Calculations

This section should start on a new page.

In this section, kindly provide the PFD with PFD Table in landscape orientation ONLY. This
may be in A4 or A3 size.
Summarise the material balances and provide detailed calculations in the Appendix.

Please Note that this is a Group task. However, each group member must submit it as part
of their individual submission.

As part of this section, you are required to carry out the following tasks:

• Draw the process flow diagram (PFD). You may use Microsoft PowerPoint or Visio
(recommended) to draw the process flow diagram.

• Provide the PFD and the PFD Table in landscape orientation. Include keys/legend as
appropriate. You are NOT required to copy the format of the PFD Table. You may choose
the one available in the textbook or other sources.

• Carry out the unit's individual material balance and overall material balance and confirm
that the material balance is correct. The recommendation is that you carry out the
material balance after completing all the calculations.

• To get maximum marks, you need to show detailed calculations. You may type the
calculations on a word document. Hand-written calculations will also be accepted,
provided that it is not in the main body of the report
•
• You work together with the calculation; however, how you present will be individual work.
It should be your own individual work and should not be copied from other group
members. Doing so, the maximum mark for this section would be 5 out of 25.

4) Conclusion
Guide length: half a page.
Please Note that this is a Group task. However, each group member must submit it as part
of their individual submission.

References
Remember to cite all sources of information you employ, using Harvard notation ONLY. For
more information, refer to the guide:
https://libguides.hull.ac.uk/ld.php?content_id=32290776

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Appendices
The hand-written calculations employed for the results shown earlier should be provided in
detail. Whilst the body of the report must be typed and written, the content in this section
may be hand-written. This must be good quality and clearly legible.

Submission
Please submit this Question together with the other questions in Question XXX
Please note that this is an official University assessment. You are expected to treat
this with the same respect as other assessments. The usual University unfair means
regulations will be applied.

Draft Submission
In order to check the originality of your work, you may also submit a draft report (in pdf) at:
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/courses/63303/assignments/189263 [Draft Submission:
Coursework: Application of Separation Processes]. Please note that any work submitted to
the draft assignment will NOT be marked. Make sure you submit your final assignment to
the correct assignment in Canvas.

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Marking Rubric

The marking rubric for the technical report is provided in Table 2.

Table 2. Marking rubric for the Group Report

Marking Max. Marks

Criteria Marks
100% 75% 50% 25% 0
[%]

Presentation and
10 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
Communication
A B C D E
1) Theory
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
2) Binary Distillation One 50
A B C D E
3) Binary Distillation Two
PFD, PFD Table and the Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
Material Balances 25
Calculation A B C D E

Personal Reflection 5 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade

A B C D E
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
10
References A B C D E

Total Marks (%) 100

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Grade A means the quality and depth of the information provided, and the quality
of formatting meets or exceeds our expectations.

Grade B means the information provided is very good but more in depth discussion
is required or the formatting requires minor corrections.

Grade C means the information provided could be improved significantly or the

formatting requires major corrections.

Grade D: The information provided is not sufficient or the quality of formatting is

below average and generally unacceptable for such an assignment.

Grade E: Section is missing or unacceptable.