Process description for the CC3 example simulation

The feed consists of 29% benzene and 70% toluene. It enters the Benzene column with a flow of 103 kmol/h. Heat exchanger E2 preheats the feed to a temperature of 182.5°C. The column operates at a pressure of 720 KPa. We obtain the benzene product as vapor product from the receiver.

The column consists of 56 sieve trays, an air-cooled condenser with total reflux, and a steam-heated thermosiphon reboiler. Electric motors drive the feed, reflux, and bottoms toluene pumps.