6677Chemical EngineeringMedium
Optimum reflux ratio in a continuous distillation column is determined by the________?
AFlooding limit of the column
BTotal cost consideration (fixed cost of the column plus the cooling water & steam cost)
CNone of these
DMaximum permissible vapour velocity
Correct answer
B. Total cost consideration (fixed cost of the column plus the cooling water & steam cost)
Explanation
The correct answer is Total cost consideration (fixed cost of the column plus the cooling water & steam cost).