By default, the batch still models the reboiler by simply satisfying the heat and material balance equations. Optionally, users may elect to configure the reboiler using a simple heat exchanger model. The Reboiler button on the main window of the batch distillation unit provides this option.
Reboiler HX Configuration Data
Insert a mark in this check box to activate the reboiler heat exchanger option. This enables the remaining data fields of the window. Remove the mark from the checkbox to revert back to the default calculation algorithm.
HX Data
When the HX checkbox is activated, the U-value and Area data entries require user-supplied values. Optionally, the tolerance for the heat balance may be changed. The hot side of the reboiler is a heating utility. The thermodynamic method for the hot side of the exchanger may be selected from the list of available method sets.
How to get to this window
The Batch Distillation - ReboilerHX window is accessed by pressing the HX Configuration button on the Batch Distillation MainWindow.
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