Distillation Designer

Prerequisites

• VLE data available
• Feed composition defined
• Product specifications set
• Thermodynamic model validated

Best Practices

• Validate VLE predictions
• Consider turndown requirements
• Allow for design margins
• Evaluate energy integration

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• Distillation Column Design and Optimization
• Separation Sequence Synthesis
• Heat Integration Analysis

Configuration

distillation-designer:
  internals:
    - sieve-trays
    - valve-trays
    - structured-packing
    - random-packing
  design-methods:
    - rigorous
    - shortcut

Output Artifacts

• Column specifications
• Tray/packing datasheets
• Hydraulic analysis
• Operating envelopes
• Optimization recommendations