Batch distillation is a highly energy inefficient process. To reduce its energy consumption

an internal heat integrated multivessel batch distillation with constant total reflux operation (IHIMVBD) is proposed for separation of binary mixtures. The rectifier surrounded by a jacketed reboiler concentrically is operated at a higher pressure compared to that in the jacketed reboiler

so the heat transfers from the high pressure rectification tower to the low pressure still through the internal wall. For this purpose

an isentropic compression system is installed in the reboiled vapor line. In order to improve the thermodynamic and economic performance

an intensified IHIMVBD (Int-IHIMVBD) scheme is developed by introducing overhead vapor recompression mechanism in the IHIMVBD structure. This scheme is to additionally utilize the latent heat of compressed overhead vapor for vaporizing the reboiler liquid. The features of the IHIMVBD system and its intensified form are illustrated by separating a binary mixture of ethanol and n-propanol. The Int-IHIMVBD configuration shows promising energy saving and economic potential over the IHIMVBD and MVBD.