Rigorous calculation methods: Bubble point method, sum rates method, numerical methods (
Newton–Raphson technique), inside out method, relaxation method, other methods
Batch distillation: Simple distillation, constant reflux, varying reflux, time and boilup requirements
Tray design and tray efficiency: tray types, tray capacities, tray hydraulic parameters, tray sizing and determination of column diameter, point and tray efficiencies, tray efficiency prediction and scaleup
Packing design and packing efficiency: packing types, packing hydraulics and capacities, determination of packing efficiency by transfer unit method and by
HETP method,
packed column sizing
See also
Chemical engineer – Professional in the field of chemical engineering