Splitting Column
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Splitting Column
Muez-Hest provides splitting columns designed to meet international standards for the separation of animal fats or vegetable oils into fatty acids and glycerine. This hydrolysis process operates under high temperatures and pressures. In the system, heated fat and hot water are pumped counter-currently through the columns. Fatty acids are extracted from the bottom, while dilute glycerine water, known as “sweet water,” is collected from the top.
The columns operate at approximately 750 psig and 250°C. Live steam at 1,500 psig is introduced at the bottom of the column, facilitating the upward movement of most fatty acids. Glycerine, in a solution containing 12% glycerine, accumulates at the bottom as sweet water.
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What is a splitting column?
A splitting column is a specialized type of distillation column used to separate fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerine through a hydrolysis process. It operates under high temperatures and pressures to efficiently carry out the splitting of triglycerides into their component parts.
How does a splitting column work?
In a splitting column, heated fat and hot water are pumped counter-currently. The column operates at high pressures and temperatures, typically around 750 psig and 250°C. Live steam is introduced at the bottom of the column to drive fatty acids upwards, while glycerine accumulates at the bottom in a solution known as “sweet water.”
What are the benefits of using a splitting column?
Efficient Separation: Effectively separates fatty acids from glycerine. High Capacity: Capable of handling large volumes of fats and oils. High Purity: Produces high-purity fatty acids and glycerine. Effective at High Temperatures and Pressures: Optimized for the hydrolysis process.
What are the typical operating conditions for a splitting column?
Splitting columns generally operate at high pressures around 750 psig and temperatures of about 250°C. Live steam is used at pressures up to 1,500 psig.
What types of materials can be processed using a splitting column?
Splitting columns are used to process animal fats and vegetable oils, separating them into fatty acids and glycerine through hydrolysis.