Introduction to Distillation. Distillation is based on the fact that the vapour of a boiling mixture will be richer in the components that have lower boiling points. Therefore, when this vapour is cooled and condensed, the condensate will contain more volatile components. At the same time, the original mixture will contain more of the less volatile material.
Distillation columns are designed to achieve this separation efficiently. Although many people have a fair idea what “distillation” means, the important aspects that seem to be missed from the manufacturing point of view are that: The best way to reduce operating costs of existing units, is to improve their efficiency and operation via process optimisation and control. AE-117. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service West Lafayette, IN 47907 Eric Kvaalen, Doctoral Student in Chemical EngineeringPhilip C.
Wankat, Professor of Chemical EngineeringBruce A. McKenzie, Extension Agricultural Engineer,Purdue University The purpose of this publication is to help you understand the distillation of ethyl alcohol. It first presents the basic principles involved in distillation and how the process works. La distillation amateur - Introduction.