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In reality, the working of distillation column becomes complex in

meeting the requirements. Complex distillation can lead to a variety
of problems such as; weeping occurs when the liquid flows down
through the holes in the plate, caused by insufficient vapor flow.
Flooding occurs when the liquid flows up through the plate, caused
either by excessive vapour flow (entrainment flooding) or
excessive liquid build-up on the stage (down comer flooding).
Properly modeling and simulating a column should expose such
problems. Distillation columns require a phenomenal amount of
energy for their operation . Minimization of energy usage

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Process of Distillation Column