Distillation Without Equations

Distillation Without Equations A practical how-to guide to the operation control and design of industrial-scale distillation systems Based on real-world hands-on experience this guide is prepared to help anyone of any age or educational background master the Art of Distilling with confidence safety and efficiency. This guidebook designed to accompany a live seminar series presented by the author now is available as a stand-alone resource to help plant technical and non-technical personnel to understand how to operate a production distillation system. Subjects covered by this book include: Operating a Distillation System:. Taking over watch of an already running distillation system: What's going on inside? What am I supposed to do or not do?. Problems that might come along: What to watch for and what to do about it. Distillation Separation Process Synthesis:. VLE relationships in multi-component mixtures.. Equilibrium stage separation process synthesis: how to un-mix and purify to required quality.. Flow sheet modeling using computer simulators and lab tests. Controlling a Distillation System:. Discussion of possible levels of control complexity.. Merits of alternative control schemes.. Field instrument types and control hardware types.. Software development for PLC and DCS systems. Designing a Distillation System:. Define design basis information accurately and firmly.. Develop P and ID with all piping and controls and equipment specs.. Conduct operability environmental and safety reviews.