Distillation at ACHEMA 2022

One of the most widely used thermal processes for separating and purifying process streams in the chemical industry is distillation. The used rectification columns have internals like trays and random or structured packings to increase separation efficiency. Due to the high use of the columns, there is an ongoing interest in increasing efficiency, saving energy and expanding the area of application. Companies at ACHEMA 2022 were asked about these topics. Some of the news are summarized in this report.