1st Edition
by Cecil L. Smith (Author)
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.
