Types of Columns

There are many types of distillation columns, each designed to perform specific types of separations.
Batch and Continuous Columns
One way of classifying distillation column type is to look at how they are operated. Thus we have:
		BATCH PROCESS COLUMNS CONTINUOUS PROCESS COLUMNS

BATCH PROCESS COLUMNS
In batch operation, the feed to the column is introduced batch-wise. That is, the column is charged with a 'batch' and then the distillation process is carried out. When the desired task is achieved, a next batch of feed is introduced.
CONTINUOUS PROCESS COLUMNS
In contrast, continuous columns process a continuous feed stream. No interruptions occur unless there is a problem with the column or surrounding process units. They are capable of handling high throughputs and are the most common of the two types. We shall concentrate only on this class of columns.
TYPES OF CONTINUOUS PROCESS COLUMNS
Continuous columns can be further classified according to the nature of the feed they are processing :
		BINARY COMPONENT COLUMN Feed contains only two components
		MULTI COMPONENT COLUMN Feed contains more than two components

		MULTI PRODUCT COLUMN Column has more than two product streams
Where the extra feed exits when it is used to help with the separation,
		EXTRACTIVE DISTILLATION- where the extra feed appears in the bottom product stream
		AZEOTROPIC DISTILLATION- where the extra feed appears at the top product stream
COLUMN INTERNAL STRUCTURE
		TRAY COLUMN Trays of various designs are used to hold up the liquid to provide better contact between vapour and liquid, hence better separation
		PACKED COLUMN Packings are used to enhance contact between vapour and liquid


				Types of Columns



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