摘要 |
Control of crude oil distillation columns. In particular, properties of the liquid in the bottom tray of a side stream stripping unit (22) associated with the crude distillation column (10) are monitored in order to control product drawn rates thereby maintaining desired product cut points. Preferably, partial pressures and initial boiling points of the equilibrium flash vaporization curve (''IBP/EFV'') are monitored in this control Scheme. |