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Distillation  has historically been the main method for separating mixtures in the chemical  process industry. However, despite the flexibility and widespread use of  distillation processes, they still remain extremely energy inefficient.  Increased optimization and novel distillation concepts can deliver  substantial benefits, not just in terms of significantly lower energy use,  but also in reducing capital investment and improving eco-efficiency. While  likely to remain the separation technology of choice for the next few  decades, there is no doubt that distillation technologies need to make  radical changes in order to meet the demands of the energy-conscious society.
  
  Advanced Distillation Technologies: Design, Control and Applications gives a  deep and broad insight into integrated separations using non-conventional  arrangements, including both current and upcoming process intensification  technologies.
  
  It includes:
  - Key concepts in distillation technology
  - Principles of design, control, sizing and economics of distillation
  - Dividing-wall column (DWC) – design, configurations, optimal operation and  energy efficient and advanced control
  - DWC applications in ternary separations, azeotropic, extractive and  reactive distillation
  - Heat integrated distillation column (HIDiC) – design, equipment and  configurations
  - Heat-pump assisted applications (MVR, TVR, AHP, CHRP, TAHP and others)
  - Cyclic distillation technology – concepts, modeling approach, design and  control issues
  - Reactive distillation – fundamentals, equipment, applications, feasibility  scheme
  - Results of rigorous simulations in Mathworks Matlab & Simulink, Aspen  Plus, Dynamics and Custom Modeler