Components of Distillation Column

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What is Reflux in a distillation column?

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The condensed portion of the lighter liquid that is pumped back into the distillation column to cool and condense the rising vapors.

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What does a Tray consist of in a distillation column?

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Down-comers, weirs, and risers.

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What is the Feed tray in a distillation column?

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The area where the liquid is introduced to or enters the column.

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What is the function of a Reboiler in a distillation column?

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Used to boil a portion of the bottoms material and reintroduce the vapors into the column.

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What does a Tower/Column consist of in a distillation column?

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A fractioning section, flash zone, and stripping section.

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What is a Condenser in a distillation column?

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An exchanger where vapors become liquids.