Based on the basic concepts and techniques involved for automatic cont
rol of continuous distillation columns for binary systems, a scheme is
proposed for the control of distillation column for the ethanol-water
system. Using the established norms for the control of mechanical vap
or compression heat pumps, a control scheme is proposed for the heal p
ump assisted distillation column for the ethanol-water system. (C) 199
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