Suggest alternative changes in process conditions or addition of new equipment in the distillation column in Section 22. 2 that would allow 50\% scale-down. Suggest as many alternatives as you can think of, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Data from section 22.2

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A distillation column requires a reboiler to add the energy necessary to accomplish the separation. A condenser is also required to reject heat to the surroundings. The performance of a distillation column cannot be analyzed without consideration of the performance of both heat exchangers. This is illustrated in the following case study.