SYSTEM CONTROLS
OPERATING MODE
Mode
MANUAL
AUTO / MANUAL
STANDBY
SYSTEM GAUGES
Top Temperature0°C
Bottom Temperature0°C
Reflux Ratio0
Reboiler Duty0%
Top Purity0%
Column Delta-P0kPa
CHECKLIST
Line up feed, overhead, and bottoms valves
Start condenser cooling water
Start reboiler — establish heating
Fill reflux drum to operating level
Start reflux pump
Set reflux ratio to design value
Monitor tray temperatures — approach steady state
Sample products — verify purity