Short Path Distillation Flow Chart
This guide provides a labeled overview of the short path distillation system as shown in the diagram. It covers all visible components, their connections, and the direction of coolant flow, vapor movement, and vacuum path.
Link to Short Path Distillation Flow Chart
Quick Facts
- System Type: Short Path Distillation
- Major Components in Diagram:
- Heater Chiller
- Distillation Head
- Condenser
- Cow (fraction-switching receiver)
- Receiving Flasks
- Heating Mantle
- Temperature Probe
- Mantle Probe
- Cold Trap
- Vacuum Gauge
- Vacuum Pump
- Filter
Component Breakdown (As Shown in Diagram)
1. Heater Chiller
- Includes inlet and outlet ports for coolant circulation.
- Coolant loop shown flowing to the condenser and returning to the chiller.
2. Distillation Head
- Connected to the boiling flask containing crude.
- Vapor rises into the head during heating.
3. Heating Mantle
- Supports and heats the boiling flask containing crude material.
- Includes a front display (showing “180.45” in diagram).
Mantle Probe
- Sensor inserted near the boiling flask.
4. Condenser
- Receives vapor from the distillation head.
- Coolant flows through condenser via the chilled loop.
- Output leads directly into the cow assembly.
5. Temperature Probe
- Measures temperature along the condenser or vapor path.
6. COW (Receiver Switcher)
- Collects condensed distillate and directs it into one of multiple receiving flasks.
7. Receiving Flasks
- Capture distillate as it exits each cow port.
8. Cold Trap
- Filled with dry ice (as shown).
- Protects the vacuum pump by trapping volatiles.
- Outputs condensed volatiles into its receiving flask.
9. Vacuum Gauge
- Displays real-time vacuum level.
- Located in-line between the cold trap and vacuum pump.
10. Vacuum Pump
- Provides vacuum for the entire system.
- Connected in-line through a filter.
Filter
- Prevents particulate contamination of the vacuum pump.
Flow Paths (As Shown in Diagram)
Coolant Flow
- Leaves chiller outlet
- Passes through condenser
- Returns to chiller inlet
Vapor Path
- Crude heated in the boiling flask
- Vapor rises through the distillation head
- Enters the condenser and cools
- Liquid distillate moves into the cow
- Cow routes distillate into individual receiving flasks
Vacuum Path
- Vacuum applied at condenser outlet
- Passes through vacuum gauge
- Runs through the cold trap
- Enters the UVP-21 vacuum pump
- Passes safety filter before pump
Volatile Collection
- Cold trap condenses volatiles
- Volatiles drip into a labeled receiving flask below the trap
Contact & Support
For help installing or configuring USA Lab short path systems:
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