Continuous (Short-Cut) Distillation Procedure

Overview

A Continuous (Short-Cut) Distillation Procedure can be created by selecting the following menu option:
Unit Procedures } Distillation } Continuous (Short-Cut)

	Operating Mode	Continuous or Semi-Continuous
	Host Equipment	Distillation Column
	Emissions Port (Vent)	No
	Special Input/Output Ports	Yes

This unit procedure simulates fractionation of volatile components in a distillation column using a short-cut distillation model.

Special Inputs / Outputs

●      Distillate: the designated output port for the distillate.

●      Bottoms: the designated output port for the bottoms.

Operations

The following operation types are currently supported in the context of this unit procedure:

●      Distill, see Continuous Distillation (Shortcut)

●      Hold, see Holding

Note that operation Hold is only available in semi-continuous operating mode.

SEe Also

The following procedures offer a similar functionality:

●      Batch Distillation Procedure

●      Flash Evaporation Procedure

●      Continuous (Rigorous) Distillation Procedure