The Distillation Trainer with Glass Components and Chiller by Bayport Technical provides a foundational, hands-on learning experience in separation processes. This unit is specifically designed for students and trainees in chemical engineering and process technology programs. It makes the abstract principles of distillation tangible by allowing direct observation of the process through transparent borosilicate glass. The system is engineered to demonstrate how a mixture of two liquids with different boiling points can be separated effectively. Its integrated chiller ensures efficient condensation, a critical step for recovering the more volatile component. For educators, this trainer simplifies a complex industrial process into a manageable, safe, and visually engaging laboratory exercise. It solves the challenge of teaching vapor-liquid equilibrium and heat transfer by showing these principles in action, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application and skill-building.
Using this trainer, students develop a fundamental understanding of distillation and its role in chemical processing. The hands-on operation allows learners to grasp the relationship between temperature, pressure, and vapor-liquid equilibrium. Key skills include managing heat input to the reboiler, controlling the condensation rate using the chiller, and observing how different volatilities cause components to separate. Students also learn practical laboratory techniques such as charging a feed, collecting distillate, and monitoring process variables. These applications are critical for careers in petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, where distillation is a core unit operation. The trainer provides a safe and effective platform to build confidence and competence in operating process equipment.
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Dimensions | 48″ H x 24″ W x 18″ D |
| Product Weight | Approx. 85 lbs |
| Applicable Education Levels | Post-Secondary, University, Industrial Training |
| Component Material | Borosilicate Glass 3.3 |
| Frame Material | Powder-Coated Steel on Casters |
| Reboiler Capacity | 1 Liter |
| Condenser Type | Glass Coil Condenser |
| Chiller Unit | Integrated, closed-loop refrigerated chiller |
| Heating Element | Electric Mantle with Variable Controller |
| Power Supply | 120V / 60Hz / 1Ph |
| Instrumentation | Temperature probes for reboiler and vapor outlet |
| Safety Features | Pressure relief valve, stable mobile frame, insulated heating mantle |
Aidex is proud to supply the Distillation Trainer – Glass with Chiller to learning institutions across the Midwest. We are committed to equipping educators and students in the region with the industry-leading tools they need to succeed.
The curriculum focuses on fundamental chemical engineering principles, including vapor-liquid equilibrium, heat transfer, relative volatility of components, condensation, and energy balance. It also covers practical operational skills and safety protocols for handling process equipment.
The target audience includes students in post-secondary institutions, such as universities and community colleges, specializing in chemical engineering, process technology, and industrial chemistry. It is also suitable for corporate training programs for new plant operators and technicians.
The use of transparent borosilicate glass is a key educational feature. It provides learners with a clear, unobstructed view of the entire distillation process, from boiling in the reboiler to condensation and collection. This visibility helps solidify theoretical concepts by making them observable.
The trainer is designed with safety as a priority. It includes a sturdy, mobile frame to prevent tipping, an insulated heating mantle to protect from high temperatures, and an integrated pressure relief valve to prevent over-pressurization of the system.
The Distillation Trainer arrives pre-assembled on its mobile frame to ensure proper setup and safety. The package includes a comprehensive manual detailing initial configuration, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
For more information or to contact Aidex, your Authorized Reseller, call 800-251-9935 or email info@aidex.com.
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