It is proposed to use an existing distillation column, which is fitted with a dephlegmator (reflux condenser) that has 200 vertical, 50 mm i.d. tubes, for separating benzene from a mixture of chlorobenzenes. The top product will be 2500 kg/h benzene and the column will operate with a reflux ratio of 3. Check if the tubes are likely to flood. The condenser pressure will be 1 bar.