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Fractional distillation

Fractionating columns

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Design concept

Separation of liquid mixtures based on different volatility. In the column, repeated contact between vapour and liquid increases the separation of fractions; pressure, reflux and heating are set according to the mixture composition.

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Process diagram · equipment selection according to the task 01 Composition of the mixture 02 Selected separation 03 Desired fractions Process flow diagram; not a motion simulation of a specific model.
  1. 01Mixture composition
  2. 02Progressive separation
  3. 03Selected fractions
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Project separation requires a known composition of the feed mixture and a target for each outlet stream. The required equipment depends on the physical properties of the components and the required purity.

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