-Introducing the concept of elementary topological cells, we illustrate how vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) diagrams like distillation lines and isotherms maps may be used in analysis of the closed (total reflux) multivessel batch distillation column. An indirect level control strategy is implemented that eliminates the need for pre-calculated vessel holdups and makes the closed operating policy flexible and simple to implement in practice.
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