Lesson Code: PUA-510. The principles of distillation and reflux. The critical control parameters of each process are described and safety issues are highlighted.
After taking this e-Lesson, you will be able to:
- Define distillation and reflux as they relate to API manufacturing
- Explain the difference between distillation and reflux in API manufacturing
- Compare evaporation and distillation
- Explain the difference between first and second fractions in distillation
- Describe the purpose of a fractionating column
- List the critical process variables of distillation
- Describe the purpose of a reflux condenser
- List the critical process variables of a reflux process
- Recognize the importance of safety in distillation and reflux processes, and the necessary operator PPE