Core Concepts The ABC of the Distillation Process

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Distillation is an important process for industrial process plants and can be segregated into seven main types – Simple, Fractional, Vacuum, Steam, Air-Sensitive, Zone and Short Path distillation. PROCESS Worldwide explains the core definition of distillation as well as elaborates on each of the different types of distillation used by industry players in great detail. Read on to know more…

What is the distillation process? In simple terms, the distillation process can be defined as a process in which a liquid is vaporized via heating and then cooled back to its liquid form, this liquid is called a distillate and it is a purified version of the earlier liquid. The distillation process is usually carried out to separate two or more liquids and is used across numerous industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and water treatment.

What are the different types of distillation?

The process of distillation can be divided into seven main types i.e. Simple, Fractional, Vacuum, Steam, Air-sensitive, Zone and Short Path Distillation.