In this section, the results of the preceding simulation study are checked experimentally. Before the experimental results are discussed, it should be noted that there will be differences in the experimental results compared to the simulations, as the heat capacity of the mechanical structures inside the column is not considered in the simulation. Therefore, longer start-up times are expected, as the heating-up of the column will likely require more time and the general dynamic response of the pilot column will be slower. However, the qualitative results from the simulation are expected to be transferable.