Working Title: Vapor Equilibrium of Water and N-Propanol, and N-Butane
CHE 440/450 Pre-lab Report
Student Name/ID: David Luong 014757234
Teammates: Ashraf Al Shekaili 015062305, Jassim Al ajmi 013804204
Experiment/Lab: Vapor Liquid Equilibrium
Date: 10/28/19
Working Title: Vapor Equilibrium of Water and N-Propanol, and N-Butane
Objectives
1) Predict VLE of non-ideal mixture of water and 2-propanol at atmospheric pressure
2) Find the relationship between batch distillation and VLE
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Experimental Procedure
1. Plug in the apparatus and turn it on
2. Allow the system to run for around 20 minutes
3. Measure the refractive index of the distillate and liquid until there is little change
4. Pour some other liquids such as propanol into the system and repeat steps 2 and 3
Expected Results
VLE of water and 2-propanol curve to match with ProII results.
Data Analysis (Plots/Equations/Theory/Simulations)
Safety Considerations/Potential Hazards
Chemical : Propanol and Butanol
Electrical: Keep flashing liquid from electrical cords
Mechanical: None
Other
List of Chemicals
Name / Quantity / Handling
1) Propanol, 50 mL, lab safety coat and goggles
2) Butanol, 50 mL, safety coat and goggles
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List of Analytical Instruments
Name
1) Digital Refractometer
2) VLE Apparatus
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List of Software
Name
1) ProII
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