Fractionating column

A vigreux column, a common fractionating column used by chemists.

A fractionating column is a device often used in chemistry to separate low-boiling point liquids from high-boiling point liquids during fractional distillation. A large outdoor fractionating column is a fractionating tower.

Fractionating Column Media

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  Giant fractionating column of Arak Oil Refinery manufactured by Machine Sazi Arak (MSA)

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  Figure 1: Fractional distillation apparatus using a Liebig condenser.

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  Vigreux column in a laboratory setup

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  Figure 2: Typical industrial fractionating columns

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  Figure 3: Chemical engineering schematic of a continuous fractionating column

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  Figure 4: Chemical engineering schematic of typical bubble-cap trays in a fractionating column

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  Figure 5: Section of fractionating tower of Figure 4 showing detail of a pair of trays with bubble caps

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  Figure 6: Entire view of a Distillation Column