The hydrodynamics of distillation trays and columns is a critical area of research in chemical engineering, underpinning the efficient separation of chemical mixtures. This field explores the ...

The LSU Cain Department of Chemical Engineering recently completed a journey of several years with the installation of its new distillation columns. The towering structure consumes two floors of ...

Distillation columns are extensively deployed in the chemical process industries when there is a need for separation of components that have different boiling points. Typically, a mixture of ...

Specific Mechanical Systems, a specialist brewing and distilling equipment manufacturer located in Victoria, BC, have recently updated their range of premium quality, handcrafted beer and spirit ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has installed the biggest crude distillation column for its Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID), currently under construction ...

A distillation tray is used to mix vapors and liquids together. The better the mixing, the more efficiently the tray works. Tray efficiency also depends on two other factors: how well the droplets of ...

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, columnist Maggie Menderski attempted to track down the oldest operating bourbon stills in ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. When ...

The local distillery and beer brewery equipment manufacturer Specific Mechanical Systems has a range of handcrafted, customizable pot stills and continuous columns. Specific Mechanical Systems, a ...