Azeotropic distillation is a specialized technique used to separate components of a mixture that form an azeotrope. An azeotrope is a mixture of two or more liquids that cannot be separated by simple distillation because the vapor has the same composition as the liquid mixture. This method is commonly used in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
How Does It Work?
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Why Choose Azeotropic Distillation?
maintenance, and after-sales services.
Feed Solution Inlet → (Azeotropic mixture enters the distillation system)
Heating Unit (Boiler/Reboiler) → (Mixture is heated to generate vapor)
Azeotropic Formation → (Vapor composition matches the liquid composition,
forming an azeotrope)
Entrainers Injection System → (Third substance added to alter component
volatility and disrupt the azeotrope)
Distillation Column →
Fractionation Trays / Packing Material → (Enhances separation efficiency)
Component Separation → (Entrainers assist in isolating the desired component)
Condenser Unit → (Cools vapor to convert it back into liquid)
Entrainer Recovery System → (Purifies and recycles the entrainer for reuse)
Distillate Collection Tanks → (Separated components are stored for further processing)
Bottoms Outlet → (Residue removed for disposal or additional treatment)
Feed Pump (Controls liquid entry into the system)
Heating Unit (Boiler/Reboiler) (Provides heat for vaporization)
Distillation Column (Core equipment for component separation)
Entrainers Injection System (Ensures precise addition of third substance for
azeotrope disruption)
Condenser Unit (Recovers vapor by converting it into liquid)
Vacuum System (Optional: Lowers boiling point for energy-efficient operation)
Entrainer Recovery System (Purifies and reuses entrainers for cost-effective operation)
Final Collection Tanks (Stores purified distillate and residue)