Flash Distillation

Principle of Flash Distillation:

• Flash distillation involves a single-stage separation process where the liquid mixture is partially vaporized by rapidly reducing the pressure or increasing the temperature.

Methodology of Flash Distillation:

1. Feed Introduction: The liquid mixture is introduced into a flash chamber.
2. Pressure Reduction/Heating: The pressure is rapidly reduced, or the mixture is quickly heated, causing part of it to vaporize.
3. Separation: The vapor and liquid phases are separated within the chamber.
4. Collection: The vapor is condensed and collected, and the remaining liquid is withdrawn separately.

Uses:

• Used in the petroleum industry for crude oil refining.
• Separation of components with moderate differences in volatility.
• Chemical processing and waste treatment.

Merits:

• Continuous process, suitable for large-scale operations.
• Efficient for mixtures with moderate differences in boiling points.
• Simple operation and lower energy consumption compared to multiple-stage processes.

Demerits:

• Less effective for mixtures with very close boiling points.
• Requires precise control of temperature and pressure.
• Limited to a single stage, providing less separation efficiency compared to multi-stage processes.

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