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Flash Distillation

Principle:

  • 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:

Flash Distillation
Flash Distillation
  1. Feed Introduction: The liquid mixture is introduced into a flash chamber.

  2. Pressure Reduction/Heating: The pressure is rapidly reduced, or the mixture is quickly heated, causing part of it to vaporize.

  3. Separation: The vapor and liquid phases are separated within the chamber.

  4. Collection: The vapor is condensed and collected, and the remaining liquid is withdrawn separately.

Uses:

  • Used in the petroleum industry for crude oil refining.

  • Separation of components with moderate differences in volatility.

  • Chemical processing and waste treatment.

Merits:

  • Continuous process, suitable for large-scale operations.

  • Efficient for mixtures with moderate differences in boiling points.

  • Simple operation and lower energy consumption compared to multiple-stage processes.

Demerits:

  • Less effective for mixtures with very close boiling points.

  • Requires precise control of temperature and pressure.

  • Limited to a single stage, providing less separation efficiency compared to multi-stage processes


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