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Method Finds Most Efficient Distillation
Purdue team also is developing methods for multi-component separation using membrane cascades.

Cut the Cost of Compressed Air
Some easy-to-take steps can yield significant savings.

Interest in Molecular Sieve Films Grows
Chemical engineers overcome membrane boundary defect hurdle.

Genie in a Bottle: Distilling Greg Shinskey into Software
ProcessApex effectively adds context to the flood of DCS data, so users can focus on one or two critical issues.

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Rectifier design for fuel ethanol plants reduces energy
Author: Sulzer Chemtech USA
Posted: 04/10/2007
Plants have traditionally used trays in the distillation columns to produce fuels grade ethanol. Trays of various configurations have been adequate in this service and their technology is well founded. The ever-present desire to reduce the energy needed to produce a gallon of ethanol has opened the doors to structured packings being used in the rectification sections of ethanol distillation columns.

Design Guidelines for Distillation Columns in Fouling Service
Posted: 10/15/2004
This 33-page paper discusses the wide variety of factors that can cause fouling and the impact of this fouling on the performance of a distillation column. It then provides details on practical methods for mitigating fouling, including equipment design, surface treatment, and use of additives.

J.E. Sirrine Co.'s 1978 Distillation Operations Manual
Posted: 10/15/2004
This 173-page PDF whitepaper discusses energy saving practices at a J.E. Sirine plant.

Design Guidelines for Distillation Columns in Fouling Service
Posted: 10/15/2004
This 33-page paper discusses the wide variety of factors that can cause fouling and the impact of this fouling on the performance of a distillation column. It then provides details on practical methods for mitigating fouling, including equipment design, surface treatment, and use of additives.

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