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If the reflux ratio increases _________ increases.

(a) Fixed cost

(b) Operating cost

(c) Optimum

(d) All of the mentioned

I had been asked this question in final exam.

My doubt stems from Cost Variance with Reflux Ratio in portion Distillation of Mass Transfer

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The correct option is (b) Operating cost

The best explanation: If the reflux ratio increases, the load of condenser has to increase which leads to increase of operating cost.

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