Question: Linear programming is to be used to optimize the operation of the solvent splitter column shown in Fig E. The feed is naphtha, which has

Linear programming is to be used to optimize the operation of the solvent splitter column shown in Fig E. The feed is naphtha, which has a value of $40/bbl in its alternate use as a gasoline blending stock. The light ends sell at $50/bbl, while he bottoms are passed through a second distillation column to yield two solvents. A medium solvent comprising 50 to 70% of the bottoms can be sold for $70/bbl., while the remaining heavy solvent (30 to 50% of the bottoms) can be sold for $40/bbl.Another part of the plant requires 200 bbl/day of medium solvent; an additional 200 bbl/day can be sold to an external market. The maximum feed that can be processed in column 1 is 2000 bbl/day. The operational cost (i.e., utilities) associated with each distillation column is $2.00/bbl feed. The operating range for column 2 is given as the percentage split of medium and heavy solvent. Solve the linear programming problem to determine the maximum revenue and percentages of output streams in column2.40% Light ends Medium solvent x3 X4 Feed Column Column 2 avy

40% Light ends Medium solvent x3 X4 Feed Column Column 2 avy solvent 60% Bottoms X5 x2

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