What you'll learn:
- Understand the thermodynamics of Vapor Liquid Equilibria for pure components and mixtures
- Know, understand and master the concepts necessary to optimize the operation of your distillation column
- Know about all parameters and profiles for the analysis of your distillation column operation
- Detect deficiencies in the operation of your distilling column, find their origin and solutions
- Know and understand the operating variables and process control systems used for your distillation column
- Know the different types of internals, how they operate and how you can optimize them
- Use the Aspen Plus simulation results to understand and predict the performance of a distillation column
Distillation Columns Masterclass: Design, Operation & Simulation
The Complete Guide to Industrial Distillation—Principles, Equipment, Troubleshooting & Aspen Plus Simulation
Unlock the secrets to efficient distillation—the heart of oil refining, petrochemicals, and chemical processing. This comprehensive course gives you the technical and practical knowledge you need to understand, operate, and optimize distillation columns of any design or scale. Whether you’re a practicing engineer, operator, or a student, you’ll gain real-world skills and simulation insights to drive plant performance.
What You’ll Learn
This course features 5 major modules, packed with clear explanations, graphics, animations, and solved industrial problems:
1. Vapor-Liquid Equilibria (VLE): Thermodynamics of Distillation
Volatility of pure components: boiling point and vapor pressure
Sensible and latent heat concepts
Dew/bubble points, vaporization curves, and phase behaviors
Liquid-vapor separation, component distribution, and relation between temperature, pressure, and composition
2. Industrial Distillation Practices
Key column operating parameters: pressure, temperature, flow rates, reflux ratio
Separation power: number of stages, vapor/liquid traffic, feed location
Pressure control, internal flow, and concentration profiles
Material and heat balances: cut point, separation quality, condenser/reboiler duties
Process control: instrumentation and control loops around the column
3. Industrial Distillation Equipment
Tray and packing technologies: performance, flexibility, and troubleshooting
Contacting systems: bubble caps, valves, and more
Distributors, collectors, redistributors
Common issues: flooding, weeping, fouling
4. Distillation Column Simulation Using Aspen Plus
Building base case models
Analyzing effects of temperature, pressure, feed stage, and reflux ratio
Using Aspen Plus to assess and optimize column performance
5. Solved Industrial Problems & Case Studies
Ethylene/Ethane fractionator
Reboiler operation
Flash separator
Overhead operations
Depropanizer column
…and more real-world challenges
Who Should Enroll?
Process, chemical, and petroleum engineers
Plant operators and technical staff
Engineering students and graduates
Anyone seeking practical expertise in distillation, troubleshooting, and simulation
Course Features
High-quality video lessons with animations, cross-sectional views, and real industrial examples
Step-by-step Aspen Plus simulation tutorials
Solved case studies and industrial problems
Downloadable resources for ongoing reference
One-on-one instructor support via Udemy Q&A
Lifetime access: Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
By the End of This Course, You Will:
Grasp the principles of vapor-liquid equilibrium and phase behavior
Confidently operate and troubleshoot distillation columns
Select, design, and evaluate trays, packings, and contacting systems
Model, analyze, and optimize columns using Aspen Plus
Apply industry best practices for efficient, safe, and reliable column operations
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