Separation processes: Playing a critical role

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Chemical Engineering Progress

OSTI ID:131708

Humphrey, J L ^[1]

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1. J.L. Humphrey and Associates, Austin, TX (United States)

Separation processes are the main cog in the manufacturing well of the chemical process industries (CPI). They are used for such essential chores as removal of contaminants from raw materials, recovery and purification of primary products, and elimination of contaminants from effluent water and air streams. This article provides an overview of key separation processes, highlights recent commercial developments, and provides insights on expected new developments. It focuses o the core processes for fluid mixture separations--distillation, extraction, adsorption, membranes, and their hybrid systems. Other important processes, such as crystallization and fluid/particle separations, are left for others to cover. 40 refs., 8 figs., 4 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 131708
• Journal Information: Chemical Engineering Progress, Journal Name: Chemical Engineering Progress Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 91; ISSN CEPRA8; ISSN 0360-7275
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
40 CHEMISTRY
ABSORPTION
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
CHROMATOGRAPHY
DISTILLATION
DRYING
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRODIALYSIS
EVAPORATION
HYBRID SYSTEMS
ION EXCHANGE
MEMBRANE TRANSPORT
PERFORMANCE
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SOLVENT EXTRACTION
STEAM STRIPPING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT