Simulation and analysis of a continuous distillation system- Report Student name: Salem Hadi AL-AJAMI Student number:2145886 Introduction The design of continuous distillation columns is a crucial procedure for separating mixtures into their distinct components. This work primarily concerns the separation of Benzene (C6H6) and n-Octane (C8H18), two important chemicals that have different characteristics and uses. The current task involves the careful planning of a distillation column in order to meet certain product requirements while functioning at normal atmospheric pressure. The basis of this design project starts with a thorough comprehension of the feed composition and flow parameters. Starting with a feed stream consisting of 30 mol% Benzene and flowing at a rate of 1000 kg/hr, the goal is to design a column setup that produces a Benzene product stream with a maximum of 3 mol% n-Octane, and conversely, an n-Octane product stream with no more than 1 mol% Benzene. By using Aspen program, we will design these columns and use two different methods in this design McCabe Theile and the shortcut method. Also there will be a number of calculations in this report to determine the minimum reflux ratio, number of ideal stages in the column, location of the feed tray for the column and also we will be finding the condenser and reboiler energy duties in KW. Assumptions: 1- The condition of having all molars present is known as complete dentition. 2-There is no heat generated when the plates are mixed together . 3- The feed is introduced at its boiling point of 102.2 Celsius so q=1 4- Column utilizes a complete compression.