What is a distillation column, and how does it operate in the separation of mixtures, specifically regarding the boiling point of an azeotropic solution? Additionally, what roles do the distillation head and reboiler play, as well as the cooling water compressor and chiller liquid mixer involved in the reflux process?reflux process material purity Colour pump Condensed system stem trap condition

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A distillation column is a separation process used to separate components of a mixture based on their boiling points, with the distillation head, reboiler, cooling water compressor, and chiller liquid mixer playing key roles.

Distillation column separates components of a mixture based on boiling points
Distillation head collects vaporized components and directs them to the condenser
Reboiler heats the mixture to create vapor for separation
Cooling water compressor cools the vapor to condense it back into liquid
Chiller liquid mixer controls the reflux ratio for optimal separation
Azeotropic solutions have constant boiling points, making separation challenging