Oil Distiller

[Jimmygreen]

Just got this idea that I`m going to start to design out and make, its an oil distiller that turns used oil into gas, or other oil types depending on the heat given

 

[DrHenley]

Hi Jimmygreen, where are you getting the plans for the fractionating column? Here is a better diagram of what you will need. The downcomers have to be alternated, there usually needs to be a reboiler at the bottom and reflux at the top. The simplest tray design is simply perforated trays. This diagram is of non-heated feed introduced in the center. Optimum feed tray location depends on temperature, pressure and the volatility of the feed.

 

[Jimmygreen]

Hi Jimmygreen, where are you getting the plans for the fractionating column? Here is a better diagram of what you will need. The downcomers have to be alternated, there usually needs to be a reboiler at the bottom and reflux at the top. The simplest tray design is simply perforated trays. This diagram is of non-heated feed introduced in the center. Optimum feed tray location depends on temperature, pressure and the volatility of the feed.
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Thanks for the reply and the useful info DrHenley, that picture I posted as just a quick reference photo, o people understand what im talking about.

 

[Wiredog8]

Just got this idea that I`m going to start to design out and make, its an oil distiller that turns used oil into gas, or other oil types depending on the heat given

you need to do some research concerning the fluid weight/ density ( API Gravity) as compared to capacity of vessel, velocity of inlet fluids, working pressures, fluid and gas expansion, emergency pressure reliefs ( pop- offs/ rupture disks) will need to be vented to auto flare type system.
Sight glasses ( expensive as hell) will need to be mounted between separation strata to allow proper dump ( fluids) settings).
Also keep in mind that you will need check valves on all inlets and outlets
Burner ( heater/ flame) will need to be built to keep it from being susceptible to vapors seeping in to air stream.
Make sure you know the auto ignition temperatures of the different distillates and take those into consideration.
Try and find someone who works in either a gas/ oil production facility or a gas/ oil refinery.
This is not a project that one should try without some serious education and guidance.
I'm a 21 year oilfield hand.
Mistakes happen fast and are mostly permanent.
These assemblies ( distillation towers) in the oil field cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to design, build, install, function safely, and require lots of attention and maintenance.
Again I stress education.