Simulation and design of distillation units for treatment of sulphite pulping condensates to recover methanol and furfural. Part II: Applicability of multi-effect distillation using live steam
A distillation unit has been designed for a capacity of 73 t/h of condensate and for at least 90% recovery of the contaminating organics. This unit consists of three columns: a primary stripper to remove volatile organics and two upgrading columns to purify the methanol and furfural byproducts. Three different energy-saving alternatives for satisfying the energy requirements have been studied: ut