Principles, Design and Operation of Distillation Techniques
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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.
Course Objectives
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
Who Should Attend?
- Petroleum Engineers involved in refining and processing operations
- Production Engineers working in chemical and petrochemical industries
- Trainee Process Engineers seeking foundational knowledge in distillation techniques
- R&D Chemists developing or improving distillation processes
- Plant Chemists responsible for process optimisation and control
- Plant Operators engaged in day-to-day distillation operations.
- Economists evaluating the profitability of distillation systems.
- Professionals seeking to understand and address distillation process challenges
- Non-technical staff requiring a broader understanding of distillation principles (customizable based on participant needs)
Course Outline
- Introduction to distillation and its industrial applications
- Basic principles of distillation theory
- Liquid-vapour equilibrium for ideal and non-ideal mixtures
- Understanding phase diagrams in distillation processes
- Overview of flash distillation and binary distillation processes
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