RedVector RVI-11036

Distillation: Operating Problems

Distillation: Operating Problems

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11036

SME: RedVector Industrial

How good are you at troubleshooting problems with distillation systems? This interactive online course is designed to familiarize participants with some of the problems that can occur during the operation of distillation systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe problems that can occur when the feed rate to a distillation column is incorrect, problems that can occur when the amount of reflux going back to the column is incorrect, and problems that can occur when the reboiler in a distillation system is operated improperly.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of feed rate in maintaining column equilibrium
  • Describe conditions that can lead to overloading, flooding, and puking
  • Explain what reflux is
  • Identify problems that occur when the reboiler is operated incorrectly
  • Define overfractionation
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