Distillation Control (PDF)

Learn to Design the Best Control Configuration for Any
Distillation Column

Today, distillation is by far the most common separation
technique used in the chemical and petroleum industries. All
distillation columns need to be carefully controlled in order to
meet specified production and quality levels. Distillation
Control enables readers to do this by approaching the subject
from a process to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot all aspects of
column controls. Readers are efficiency and effectiveness and
minimizing coats.

Distillation Control begins with a chapter dedicated to
underlying principles, including separation processes, reflux and
boilup ratios, and composition dynamics. Next, the author covers
such critical topics as:

* Composition control

* Pressure control and condensers

* Reboilers and feed preheaters

* Application of feedforward

* Unit optimization

* Complex towers

As readers progress through the text, they'll discover
that the best control configuration for a distillation column is
largely determined using steady-state process characteristics. The
stage-by-stage separation models that the author sets forth for
column design, therefore, provide information that is essential in
developing the optimal control configuration.

In addition to its clear explanations, Distillation
Control is filled with clear diagrams and illustrations that
clarify complex concepts and guide readers through multi-step
procedures.

Engineers as well as other professionals working in process
facilities that use distillation to separate materials will fin
that this book enables them to implement the latest tested and
proven distillation control methods to meet their particular
processing needs.