Distillation Technique Principle, Design & Operation

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Course Overview

Distillation is a technique widely used in refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical plants, chemistry laboratories and in many other fields. To deepen professional knowledge about distillation techniques is extremely valuable, because a good distillation design, maintenance and operation positively increases the profitability and the safety of the process.

Objective:

In this programme you will:

Learn the basic principles of distillation theory
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each typology of distillation technique
Learn how to choose and size the equipment used for distillation
Develop and understand distillation process design
Learn how to identify and avoid undesirable distillation operation regimes
Learn how to control distillation processes
Perform a basic economic analysis of a distillation process
Become aware of the safety and environmental risks associated with distillation process

Course Outline

Flash distillation
Binary distillation
Classification of equipment used
Batch vs continuous distillation
Multicomponent distillation
Fractionating distillation
Azeotropic distillation
Extractive distillation
Reactive distillation
Phase diagrams
Liquid-vapour equilibrium for ideal and non-ideal mixtures
Determination of column height and diameter
Estimation of optimal reflux ratio
Shortcut distillation design methods
Distillation process control
Measures to increase the safety of a distillation process
Distillation maintenance operations
Distillation process economic analysis

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$5,900

Duration: 5 Days

date: 03 - 07 Nov 2025

Chemical Engineering

Principles, Design and Operation of Distillation Techniques

Duration:5 Days

date:03 - 07 Nov 2025

London

$5,900

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