Introduction A new batch distillation project can be an overwhelming task for operating engineers in the field with many duties including plant operations. The list below gives one an idea on what should you know before you start a batch distillation project. Summary Is the final product to be sold damaged by temperature? This infers that a vacuum may be … [Read more...]
Distillation Column Design Explained: Best Practices for Modern Industrial Plants
Distillation is one of the commonly used separation methods in chemical processing industries. Whether it’s a petrochemical refinery facility, biofuel plant, or specialty chemical plant, the distillation columns play an important part in the separation of mixtures into respective parts. The design of the distillation column is, however, a complex process that requires a … [Read more...]
Fluxxion Metallic Membranes for Absorption, Stripping & Distillation – Part 2
In this second part of the series on the Fluxxion metallic membrane we are going to discuss two applications. Below we show the gas liquid interface that occurs at each pore. The following example demonstrates the stripping of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) from water with the Fluxxion Metallic Membrane. Stripping of MTBE from Water The stripping MTBE from water by … [Read more...]
Fluxxion Metallic Membranes for Absorption, Stripping & Distillation – Part 1
Fluxxion Metallic Membranes can be used in place of packed columns. They are usually placed in stacks and have no moving parts. Industry needs new low energy separations with enhanced safety and increased flexibility. A membrane stack can have a 15 cm diameter and a thickness of 0.7 mm. There would be 5 billion identical pores on each membrane … [Read more...]
Batch vs. Continuous Distillation
Choosing the right distillation method is a highly important decision. However, if you’re not familiar with the two (2) types of distillation processes, making this choice can be difficult without good information. Typically, there are two types of distillation processes that you could choose: batch or continuous. Because both of these methods have their inherent … [Read more...]