Are steam distillation and steam stripping the same thing?
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I can’t tell the difference. Are steam distillation and steam stripping the same thing? If not, what’s the difference?
This post was last edited by ylb913 on 2017-3-10 06:36. I understand that it’s the same thing. Wastewater stripping and amine solution regeneration are both forms of stripping; it’s just that the common terms used differ. Stirring emphasizes what is removed, while regeneration focuses on the product after stirring.
Water is the main component in a water vapor distillation system; water vapor gas refers to a broader range of substances, such as the components involved in water vapor oil extraction. At this time, the system is mainly filled with oil.
Steam distillation can make water purer; steam stripping relies on steam to carry away certain impurities, thereby purifying the substance being stripped. The substance being stripped is not necessarily water; it can also be other substances!
I’m quite confused; I hope the experts below can provide an answer
In simple terms, the sources of steam for the two methods are different: in steam distillation, the steam is generated by the substance itself； Steam stripping is introduced from the outside.
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I remember that in one version of the textbook on chemical engineering principles, it was clearly explained that gas is non-condensable, while vapor is condensable. Gas refers to a state in which it is not condensable, right? Vapor generally contains saturated steam, and it can be condensed with a slight drop in temperature. My personal understanding.