Minimizing loss of Ethanol with non-condensable gases in distilleries

dc.contributor.author	Perera, DHN
dc.contributor.author	Cooray, PLH
dc.date.accessioned	2013-10-21T02:12:29Z
dc.date.available	2013-10-21T02:12:29Z
dc.date.issued	2008
dc.date.issued	2008
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/8105
dc.description.abstract	In a distillery where concentrated ethanol is manufactured, a large amount of ethanol vapour is lost during distillation. It was hypothesized that reduction of reflux at the fi nal disti llation column where non-condensable gases are vented reduces loss of ethanol vapour. This hypothesis was tested and verified using computer aided process simulation with application to a working distillery in Sri Lanka. It reduced the loss of ethanol vapour at a rate of 6.8 kg/h. The associated net financial saving was Rs. 400 000 per month.
dc.language	en
dc.title	Minimizing loss of Ethanol with non-condensable gases in distilleries
dc.type	Conference-Abstract
dc.identifier.year	2008
dc.identifier.place	Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
dc.identifier.pgnos	32-33
dc.identifier.proceeding	14th Annual Symposium on Research and Industry