2021 AIChE Virtual Spring Meeting and 17th Global Congress on Process Safety
(54c) Introduction to Distillation Column Control
Author
Vennavelli, A. - Presenter, Koch-Glitsch LP
The understanding of the basic control schemes on a distillation column is key for effective operation and troubleshooting. This paper introduces distillation column control, and the concepts behind typical control schemes employed in industrial distillation columns. The advantages, disadvantages, and pitfalls of control configurations will be illustrated using examples.