degree in the permeate stream (dimensionless)
Xf conversion degree at final time (dimensionless)
Xi conversion degree at initial time (dimensionless)
Xn conversion degree in a single-pass (dimensionless)
Xp permeate conversion degree (dimensionless)
Xr^ recirculated conversion degree (dimensionless)
XR1 conversion degree after the first single-pass
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