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Table 2 Controller parameters

From: Effect of ionic liquids as entrainers on the dynamic behavior of ethanol-water extractive columns

Controller

Controller variable

Input variable

Output variable

Controller parameters

Kc

τi

Controller action

(%/%)

min

C_PC

Column pressure

Column pressure

Condenser duty

20

12

Reverse

CD_LC

Reflux drum level

Reflux drum level

Valve position (distillate flowrate)

10

60

Direct

CB_LC

Base level

Sump level

Valve position (bottoms flowrate)

10

60

Direct

C_TC

Temperature tray

Temperature tray

Reboiler duty

1

20

Reverse