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The reboiler which is most preferred is

(a) External

(b) Internal

(c) Middle

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me during an interview.

This is a very interesting question from Reboiler & Condenser Selection for Fractionator topic in chapter Distillation of Mass Transfer

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Correct answer is (a) External

Easiest explanation: External reboiler can easily replace and no need for shutting down of fractionator.

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