Simple Batch Distillation
SIMPLE BATCH DISTILLATION SET UP: To study the process of simple distillation.
Batch distillation is a process by which a mixture of volatile components is partially separated by evaporation and condensation. The feed mixture is initially charged into the still (boiler), heated and the vapour emerging from the still is condensed and collected as distillate. As the distillation proceeds, the liquid in the still becomes more concentrated in the less volatile component while the distillate tends to have a higher concentration of the more volatile component. The distillate can be collected as a whole or several fractions can be taken.