Distillation shapes a spirit’s flavor, aroma, and texture by removing unwanted compounds while concentrating ethanol and desirable characteristics. Different methods — such as pot still, column still, ...

Distillation columns are extensively deployed in the chemical process industries when there is a need for separation of components that have different boiling points. Typically, a mixture of ...

A well-planned and executed test run of existing equipment followed by a distillation fundamentals review can yield cost-effective production increases. On an existing extractive distillation ...

Studying case studies of fouling in refinery and petrochemical plant distillation units reinforces the theories of fouling-resistant designs. Case studies help refine these design practices and ...