ABSTRACT
At the end of this chapter you should be able to
1. Understand the function of distillation column. 2. Determine the minimum re“ux ratio. 3. Determine the minimum and actual number of stages and optimum
feed stage. 4. Determine the tower diameter. 5. Verify hand calculations with simulation results obtained with
Hysys/Unisim, PRO/II, Aspen Plus, and SuperPro Designer.
