Distillation is an essential process for the chemical process industries. If you haven’t already read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we recommend reading this information for a more thorough understanding of tower internals and reboilers. The final part of our distillation series will examine special situations that may occur through the course of the distillation. Although … [Read more...]
Distillation Part 1 – Packed Towers vs. Tray (Plate) Towers
Distillation is one of the most important unit operations in the Chemical Process Industry (CPI). The distillation process utilizes towers with internals. Examining the different tower types is a first step when learning about the distillation process. As one of the most essential pieces of a distillation system, towers need to fit the distillation process properly and must … [Read more...]