Introduction to Membrane Separators Zaiput Flow Technologies’ patented liquid‐liquid/liquid‐gas miniature membrane separators enable liquid extraction in flow chemistry‐based processes and provide a solution for typical batch‐based liquid extraction steps (i.e., slow settling time/separation of emulsions, elimination of the need to run batches at half capacity to … [Read more...]
Scaleup of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plants
This article will discuss the scaleup of chemical and pharmaceutical plants. Introduction The blog will discuss only small continuous processes in the chemical industry and flow chemistry (continuous) processes in the pharmaceutical industries. COSTELLO gets involved when the laboratory chemistry has been completed and the client is ready to consider a continuous process. … [Read more...]
Eliminating Fouling Reboilers in Continuous and Batch Distillation
Continuous Distillation with a Fouling Reboiler A large chemical plant operates a fouling reboiler with forced circulation on a distillation column. When allowing boiling in the tubes, the operation suffers from severe fouling of the exchanger. Suppressing the evaporation in the tubes by installing a throttle plate in the reboiler outlet did not inhibit fouling. The … [Read more...]
Skid Mounted Process Plants
Are you thinking of adding capacity to an existing facility or adding a new process plant to your site? Then you should consider having a skid mounted process plant designed for you by COSTELLO. Skid mounted process plants have several benefits over other (stick built) types of process plants. Taking advantage of them can not only help you save money but also improve your site … [Read more...]