Distillation of Ethyl Alcohol Alexander Saputa ENCH 435 September 23, 2008
Contents Distillation column diagrams Column contents Column operating parameters Observations Conclusions Summary
Distillation column block diagram Block diagram of column
Distillation Column Diagram 1
Column contents Reboiler filled with Ethyl Alcohol Ethanol:% Methanol:% Water:% Tray contain water from previous experiments Plan: Burn of methanol and excess water Result: Azeotrope of Ethanol and Water
Column Operating Parameters: Reboiler Power Supply - Day W 1500W
Column Operating Parameters: Column Temperatures - Day 1
Temperature Calibrations
Column Operating Parameters: Reboiler Power Supply - Day W 1500W 1400W 1300W
Column Operating Parameters: Column Temperatures - Day 2
Observations
Conclusions
Summary