Introduction To Separation Techniques
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Introduction To Separation Techniques

Separation techniques are vital for isolating harmful or useful mixture components by leveraging an understanding of the mixture’s physical and chemical properties

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How Does Simple Distillation Work?

Simple distillation is the most suitable method when the solute and solvent have a boiling point difference of around 100°C

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Types Of Industrial Pumps

There are two main types of pumps used in industrial applications namely dynamic pumps and positive displacement pumps.

Distillation Columns

Kettle Type Reboiler

A kettle type reboiler is placed beside the bottom of a distillation column since it receives any bottom liquids

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Vacuum Distillation System

Vacuum distillation is the ideal separation method for liquid mixtures with very high boiling points.

Example of a magnetically coupled pump
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Magnetically Coupled Pumps

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Famous Chemical Engineers

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Distillation Columns

Packed Distillation Column

A packed distillation column is a cylindrical vessel filled with packing materials that enhance mass transfer between two feed fluids.

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