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What is a batch distilation column?
This is a distillation column that doesn't have a continuous feed. The material that is to be distilled will typically be in a round bottom still at the end of the column.
Why does the diameter of distillation column vary at different location?
A distillation column has flows of materials going up and down the plates or packing. The flow across each plate or section of packing is an essential factor in the optimization calculations and design. Diameter is one of these considerations. Since columns have "heavies" traveling down and "lights" moving up and the division between these components may not be even, the top and bottom flows may be quite different, and the optimal column diameter must be adjusted at different locations along the length. Add to this the introduction of a feed stream at some point in the mid-column and the flows are altered again. But why be concerned about this? Columns are often constructed of expensive alloys, glass lined, or heat treated to avoid erosion, corrosion or stress problems. Minimizing the column size minimizes the cost. Along with quality of product, cost is an optimization factor.
What is q line distillation?
It sounds like you are asking about calculating theoretical stages for distillation of a binary mixture using the McCabe-Thiele method, which includes calculation of the q line from the composition of the feed. The parameter q is the mole fraction of liquid in the feed and the slope of the q-line is q / (q - 1). The q line passes through the point defining the composition of the feed on the x=y line drawn on the diagram. For more details on the McCabe-Thiele method, see the attached link.
Why you use boiler in oil refinery?
Use of water in a refinery is makeup for boiler feed. The chief uses of steam are for stripping, steam distillation, and vacuum distillation. The steam comes in contact with the products in these operations, and generally the steam condensate is so highly contaminated that it cannot be reused for boiler feed or for other purposes. Steam is also used for process heating, for pumping, and, in some refineries, for generating electric power
What is the Definition for simple distillation?
The two most elementary forms of distillation are a continuous http://www.answers.com/topic/equilibrium-flash-vaporization and a simple http://www.answers.com/topic/batch-distillation. In a continuous equilibrium distillation, a continuously flowing liquid feed is heated or reduced in pressure (flashed) so as to cause partial vaporization. The vapor and liquid disengage while flowing through an open drum, and the products emerge as vapor and liquid streams. The vapor product can be condensed to form a liquid distillate. It is also possible to use a vapor feed, subjected to cooling and thereby http://www.answers.com/topic/partial-condensation, again followed by http://www.answers.com/topic/disengagement of the resultant vapor and liquid in an open drum. In a simple batch distillation, an entire batch of liquid is initially charged to a vessel and is then heated, typically by http://www.answers.com/topic/condensation of steam inside a metal http://www.answers.com/topic/coil within the vessel. Vapor is thereby continuously generated, and may be condensed to form a liquid distillate, which is collected. In the batch distillation, increments of vapor are formed in equilibrium with all liquid compositions ranging from the original to the final, whereas the continuous equilibrium distillation gives vapor in equilibrium with only the final liquid composition. Since the distillate consists primarily of the more volatile components and the feed liquid contains more of these substances than does the final liquid, the simple batch distillation gives a more http://www.answers.com/topic/enrichment distillate than does the continuous equilibrium distillation.
What is a batch distilation column?
This is a distillation column that doesn't have a continuous feed. The material that is to be distilled will typically be in a round bottom still at the end of the column.
Why you people introduce feed in distillation column from bottom?
It depends on what you are trying to distill. If your heavy constituents don't require as many steps to separate (sometimes a simple reboiler will do it) as your lighter constituents, you will feed closer to the bottom of the column.
What is a rectifying tray in a distillation column?
a section above the feed tray called rectifying section and a trays which are above the feed tray called rectifying trays.
What is podbielniak distillation column?
A Podbielniak distillation column is a type of continuous liquid-liquid extraction column, used to separate components in a liquid mixture that have different solubilities in two immiscible liquids. It operates by creating a series of mixing and settling stages to extract a desired component from the feed solution.
What should you do if your kerosene flash is increasing in the column?
By flash, it is assumed you mean the amount flashed in the flash zone after entering a column. If the amount flashed is more than you desire, lower the feed temperature. If the feed is some amount of saturated liquid and vapor, you will want to increase the percentage of liquid fed to the column. This applies to a general distillation column with more flash than desired.If this is a crude oil atmospheric distillation column, and you are getting too much kerosene in a side draw, your cut point probably does not meet the required specification. In this case you will need to adjust your pumparound rates and/or increase the amount of reflux.
How do you calulate the feed plate of a distillation column?
For a binary set of components you calculate the feed tray using the McCabe Thiele method. For more complex systems you would need to use a process simulator and perform a sensitivity analysis to determine the optimum feed tray.
What is the function of the packing in a packed tubular distillation?
The packing in a packed tubular distillation column provides a large surface area for vapor-liquid contact, allowing for efficient separation of components in the feed mixture. It helps to promote mass transfer between the vapor and liquid phases, enhancing separation efficiency and increasing the number of theoretical stages in the column.
Liquid be seen running from the bottom of the distillation column back into the distilling?
This situation could be caused by poor separation in the distillation column, leading to liquid carryover. To address this issue, check the trays or packing in the column for damage or blockages that may disrupt the separation process. Adjusting operating conditions like temperature, reflux ratio, or feed rate might also help improve separation efficiency and prevent liquid from flowing back into the distilling flask.
How do you do material balance for a distillation column?
To perform a material balance for a distillation column, you must account for the mass entering and exiting the column in each stage. Start by defining the feed composition and flow rates, then apply the mass balance equations for each component. The overall balance is typically expressed as the difference between the total mass entering and leaving the system, while component balances focus on individual species. Additionally, consider the effects of reflux and vapor-liquid equilibrium to accurately represent the separation process.
Why does the diameter of distillation column vary at different location?
A distillation column has flows of materials going up and down the plates or packing. The flow across each plate or section of packing is an essential factor in the optimization calculations and design. Diameter is one of these considerations. Since columns have "heavies" traveling down and "lights" moving up and the division between these components may not be even, the top and bottom flows may be quite different, and the optimal column diameter must be adjusted at different locations along the length. Add to this the introduction of a feed stream at some point in the mid-column and the flows are altered again. But why be concerned about this? Columns are often constructed of expensive alloys, glass lined, or heat treated to avoid erosion, corrosion or stress problems. Minimizing the column size minimizes the cost. Along with quality of product, cost is an optimization factor.
How do you locate feed tray in distillation?
In order to locate the feed tray in distillation, you need to calculate the field tray by using MCcabe Thiele field method. For more complex systems you need to use process simulators and perform a sensitivity analysis to determine the optimum feed tray.
What is partial vaporization?
By adding heat to the liquid feed mixture, a part of the components will evaporate, thus the partial vaporization. The vapors, with the lower density, will go up the fraction column and the liquid remained will go on the bottom of the column (higher density).
