As the reflux ratio in a distillation coloumn is increased from the minimum, the

As the reflux ratio in a distillation coloumn is increased from the minimum, the Correct Answer Total cost first decreases and then increases

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In a distillation operation, what is the effect of the temperature of the reflux stream (given below) on the condenser and reboiler loads? Reflux conditions:
(i) Reflux stream is completely liquid and is at its bubble point.
(ii) Reflux stream is below its bubble point.
In continuous distillation, the internal reflux ratio (Ri) and the external reflux ratio (Re) are related as
Pick out the correct relationship. (where, Ri = internal reflux ratio Ro = external reflux ratio)