Features
Designed to demonstrate Batch Distillation Process.
Distillation of several mixtures possible.
Comprehensive Instrumentation Panel with all necessary measuring instruments & Safety Devices.

Tesca Pilot Scale Continuous Distillation Column has been designed and constructed to demonstrate the batch distillation process. It includes a borosilicate glass distillation column including a re-boiler, a sieve-tray column and condenser with reflux head and reflux valve. Glass tank for collection of the distillate is also included.
Following components are included in the trainer
1. Discontinuous  rectification  with  packed and sieve plate column
2. Interchangeable columns
3. Sieve plate column with 8 plates
4. Packed column with Ranching rings
5. Vacuum  mode  possible  with  water  jet pump
6. Electrically heated evaporator
7. Tank for top product
8. Condenser and phase separation tank for top product
9. All  tanks  made  of  DURAN  glass  and stainless steel
10. Adjustment of reflux ratio using valves
11. 8  temperature   measuring   points   per
column Detailed Operation & Maintenance Manual is provided along with the trainer.

Specifications
The Pilot Plant comprises the following main items:
Wheeled AISI 304 stainless steel structure
Borosilicate glass distillation column, DN50, h-600-765 mm approx. with 7 sieve trays
Borosilicate glass tank for the distillate, 1-2 L
Variable – area flow meter
Borosilicate glass reboiler of 3 L capacity, including electrical heater
6 digital thermometers
Borosilicate glass condenser with reflux head
AISI 304 stainless steel tube-in-tube heat exchangers
Thyristor control unit for the reboiler electrical heater Switchboard IP55, complying with CE standards. With plant synoptic and ELCB and emergency pushbutton

Experiment Capabilities
Distillation of several mixtures (water/ethanol, water/methanol, methanol/propanol, etc)   according to the variation of different operating parameters
Flooding phenomenon
Energy and mass balances

Services Required
Electric Supply 220 - 240V AC, 16 A, Single Phase, Earthed.
Water, Tap water supply & Drainage.