The document is an introductory guide for chemical engineers on distillation columns, covering topics like theory, selection, and sizing. It includes resources such as websites and videos explaining various types of columns. The author, Hassan M. Elbanhawi, is an experienced process engineer with an M.Sc. in chemical engineering.

1. Columns
An introductory guide to Columns
for Chemical Engineers

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7. Resources
• Websites
1. Distillation: What are Distillation Columns?
2. Basic Theory Distillation.
3. Distillation.
4. Selection and Sizing of A Distillation Column.
• Videos
1. Plate (Tray) Columns
2. Sieve Tray Columns
3. Valve Tray Columns
4. Bubble-Cap Tray Columns
5. Packed Columns
6. Random Packing Columns
7. Structured Packing Columns

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Hassan M. ElBanhawi
Process Engineer | M.Sc.
www.hassanelbanhawi.com
• Professional Experience
‐ Process Engineer at GAP Tech.
‐ Process Engineer at Assiut Oil Refinery.
‐ Process Engineer at Abu Zaable Fertilizers.
• Academic Background
‐ M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
‐ B.Sc. in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical
Engineering.

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Hassan M. ElBanhawi
Process Engineer | M.Sc.
www.hassanelbanhawi.com
• Other Topics
‒ Compressors ‒ Pipeline Sizing ‒ Isomerization
‒ Steam Turbines ‒ Heat Exchangers ‒ Reforming
‒ Pumps ‒ Fired Equipment ‒ Hydrocracking
‒ Electric Motors ‒ Storage ‒ Hydrotreating
‒ Gas Turbines ‒ Valves ‒ Catalytic Cracking
‒ Infographics ‒ Alkylation
‒ Delayed Coking

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