Method of distillation and/or a distillation column
OwnerWilliam Brian Earl, Praveen Kumar Bhagatinventors
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Abstract
The invention comprises a method of reactive-distillation which includes the step of distillation of the surplus light components and separation of the heavy phase components in the same vessel. This may be achieved by utilising a reactive-distillation column having a plurality of trays. A weir is provided on at least most trays and at least most weirs have sufficient height to enable a residence time of material on the tray at least double the residence time of a conventional tray in normal distillation.
Claims20
A method of distillation in a vessel, method comprising:
- distilling surplus light components;
- and
- separating heavy phase components in the same vessel.
A reactive-distillation column, comprising:
- a plurality of trays, there being a weir on at least most trays and at least most weirs having sufficient height to enable a residence time of material on the tray at least double the residence time of a conventional tray in normal distillation.
A reactive-distillation column for use in a process of manufacturing bio-diesel from animal fats or any triglyceride feedstock, comprising:
- a plurality of trays with each having a weir on the tray having sufficient height to enable a residence time of material on the tray at least double the residence time of a conventional tray.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.