The Computer Controlled Continuous Distillation Unit, is a powerful laboratory solution for the study of variables affecting the distillation process.
Technical Specifications
ATENG 10805 — Computer Controlled Continuous Distillation Unit
(for main items)
With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Optional items: 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
Let us describe first the main items (1 to 6):
1 ATENG 10805. Unit:
Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.
Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.
Sieve Plates Column with eight plates with with samples on each plate and temperature taking (“J” type
sensor):
Internal diameter: 50 mm.
Length: 1000 mm.
Vacuumed, silver-plated and double transparent band for vision.
The unit allows continuous operation and batch operation.
Column head with temperature taking, conical output for distilled product and ball refrigerator.
Column head with a valve for the steam distribution. The valve operates in an electromagnetic way.
Boiler (with sample outputs), with computer controlled heating mantle with PID Control and with
maximum adjustable power: 500 W. Capacity: 2 l.
Distillation collector of graduated glass, capacity: 2 l.
Liebig-West coolant.
Feeding system in continuous with computer controlled heating element with PID Control and a computer
controlled pump. Preheating at the specified temperature.
Feed vessel, capacity: 10 l.
Vacuum pump that allows to decrease the atmospheric pressure to 0.5 bar.
Pressure sensor.
Temperature measurement system. Fifteen temperature sensors (“J” type).
Flow sensor, range: 0.25 – 6.5 l/min.
Differential pressure sensor, range: 0 – 15 psi.
Unit: ATENG 10805
Solenoid valve, computer controlled (reflux ratio).
Solenoid valve to discharge the boiler.
Level switch to control the level in the boiler.
The computer control system acts directly on:
The temperature of the heating elements.
The solenoid valve (reflux ratio).
The feeding pump.
The complete unit includes as well:
Advanced Real-Time SCADA and PID Control.
Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
Specialized Control Software based on LabVIEW.
National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
Remote operation and control by the user, as well as remote support from technical
support, are always included.
Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams,
calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring user's knowledge and progress reached.
This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is
the Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously
operate many units in a network.
