Batch Distillation in Chemical & Process Engineering

Learn How to Model and Operate Batch Distillation Units in Chemical Plants

Course Description

Flash Distillation is one of the most important Mass Transfer Operations used extensively in the Chemical industry. It is also one of the most important processes to learn in Mass Transfer / Separation Process Technologies as it is a fundamental unit operation.

Understanding the concept behind Flash Distillation, the vapor-liquid equilibrium and all other mass transfer interaction will allow you to understand and model Flash Drums and Flashing Systems. Most of them can be used to "theoretically" model other unit operations such as: Distillation Columns, Batch Distillator, Tray Columns and Packed column, etc...

At the end of the Course:

You will be able to understand mass transfer mechanism and processes behind Flash Distillation.

You will be able to continue with Batch Distillation, Fractional Distillation, Continuous Distillation and further courses such as Multi-Component Distillation, Reactive Distillation and Azeotropic Distillation.

We will cover:

  • REVIEW: Of Mass Transfer Basics (Equilibrium VLE Diagrams, Volatility, Raoult's Law, Azeotropes, etc..)
  • Flash Distillation Theory - Concepts and Principles
  • Application of Distillation in the Industry
  • Equipment for Flashing Systems such as Flash Drums
  • Design & Operation of Flash Drums
  • Material and Energy Balances for flash systems
  • Adiabatic and Isothermal Operation
  • Animations and Software Simulation for Flash Distillation Systems (ASPEN PLUS/HYSYS)

Theory + Solved Problem Approach:

All theory is taught and backed with exercises, solved problems, and proposed problems for homework/individual study.

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Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Mass Transfer Review
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Your Instructor


Emmanuel Ortega - ChemEngGuy
Emmanuel Ortega - ChemEngGuy

Hi there, I'm Emmanuel Ortega, aka Chemical Engineering Guy...

I've been in the Chemical Industry for about 5 years. I love applying all my knowledge learned in University to the Daily Engineering Life. From working in a Petrochemical Plant as a Process Plant Designer to working with textile material from Polyester Yarns; I could teach you a lot of how it is important to learn the Engineering subjects!

My Expertise:

  • Simulation and Optimization of Chemical Processes
  • Chemical Process Design
  • Plant Design & Operation
  • Heat Transfer Operations and Equipment Design
  • Separation Technologies
  • Automotive & Industrial Polyester Yarn Technologies
  • Online Tutoring, Online Education Management

Right now I'm preparing online material for Engineers all over the world. I have a dream in which online education will break all barriers and let Engineers all over the world learn easier and faster! Please join me in my quest!

The Courses I design are entirely dynamic. You will see theory and then apply it ASAP to a real life problem! I even use the books you are using right now in your engineering courses...

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