Patent ID: 6911120
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A distillation system with individual fractionator tray temperature control, which compromises: (a.) at least one distillation column having a plurality of fractionation trays, and having feed input means, liquid removal means, and vapor removal means, wherein at least a majority of said plurality of trays include a heating element and a cooling element; (b.) control means for separate control of each of said heating element and said cooling element for said trays having a heating element and a cooling element; wherein said cooling element is at least one open area within said tray, said cooling element having an inlet port for injection of a coolant into said at least one open area within said try, said at least one open area being a heat absorbent area, and said cooling element having an outlet port for removal of said coolant, from said at least one open area.