Selecting T for condensing fluid

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Making the condensing fluid too cool in the tube side of a shell and tube condenser can lead to several disadvantages. It may cause cracked tube sheets due to thermal stress and could result in pulling material backward into the condenser, creating a risk of explosion when flammables mix with air. Additionally, excessively low temperatures can reduce the reflux ratio, which undermines the efficiency of the distillation process. Maintaining optimal condensing fluid temperatures is crucial for safety and operational efficiency. Proper temperature management is essential to avoid these potential issues.
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In cooling distillate off a column, is there a disadvantage to making a condensing fluid in the tube side of a shell and tube too cool? Assume melting points of the condensing material are below the Temp, so nothing is solidifying.

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"Too cool?" Cracked tube sheets, pulling material backward into the condenser (air plus flammables = boom), cutting reflux ratio (wasted distillation step) --- you can run with it from here.
 
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