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: Feed Introduction: The liquid mixture is introduced into a flash chamber. Pressure Reduction/Heating: The pressure is rapidly reduced, or the mixture is quickly heated, … Read more
Definition of Distillation: Distillation is a separation process that involves heating a liquid mixture to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to obtain a liquid. The process exploits differences in boiling points of components in the mixture to achieve separation. Objectives of Distillation: Separation of Components: To separate a mixture into its individual components … Read more
Principle of Steam Jacketed Kettle: Uses steam to provide uniform heating to the contents within the kettle, typically for cooking, mixing, or concentrating solutions. Construction of Steam Jacketed Kettle: Kettle: Typically made of stainless steel, with a hemispherical bottom to ensure even heat distribution. Jacket: A double-walled structure around the kettle where steam is circulated. … Read more
Principle of Climbing Film Evaporator: Utilizes the principle of forming a thin film of liquid that climbs up the walls of a heated tube, enhancing evaporation due to increased surface area and reduced film thickness. Construction of Climbing Film Evaporator: Vertical Tubes: Long, vertical tubes where the liquid forms a climbing film. Steam Jacket: Surrounds … Read more
Principle of Horizontal Tube Evaporator: Uses steam to heat a liquid inside horizontal tubes, causing the solvent to evaporate and leaving a concentrated solution. Construction of Horizontal Tube Evaporator: Shell: A large cylindrical container housing the tubes. Tubes: Horizontal tubes within the shell where the liquid to be evaporated flows. Steam Chest: Surrounds the tubes, … Read more
Evaporation vs. Boiling: Evaporation: Occurs at any temperature below the boiling point, typically at the liquid’s surface. Boiling: Occurs at a specific boiling point throughout the liquid, with bubbles forming within the liquid. Evaporation vs. Distillation: Evaporation: Primarily focuses on removing a solvent, usually without condensing the vapor. Distillation: Involves vaporizing a liquid and then … Read more
Heat Interchangers and Heat Exchangers are terms often used interchangeably, but they typically refer to the same concept: devices that transfer heat between two or more fluids. Heat Interchangers Terminology The term “heat interchanger” is less common. It typically refers to a device specifically designed for exchanging heat between process streams within an industrial setup, … Read more
Evaporation is a process where a liquid is converted into vapor, typically by heating, and then separated from the remaining liquid phase. This is widely used in various industries for concentrating solutions, drying materials, and recovering valuable substances. Objectives of Evaporation Concentration: Increasing the concentration of a solute in a solvent by removing the solvent. … Read more
Fourier’s law of heat conduction states that the rate of heat transfer through a material is proportional to the negative gradient of the temperature and the area through which the heat flows. Mathematically, it is expressed as: $\mathbf{q} = -k \nabla $ where: q is the heat flux (heat transfer per unit area per unit … Read more
Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from a hotter object to a cooler one via conduction, convection, or radiation. Objectives Control Temperature: Maintaining the desired temperature in industrial processes and living environments. Enhance Efficiency: Improving the efficiency of thermal systems by optimizing heat exchange. Safety: Preventing overheating or excessive cooling that could lead … Read more
