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