Distillation Operation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008256",
  "term": "Distillation Operation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Operation separating one or more feed stream(s) into two or more exit stream(s), each exit stream having component concentrations different from those in the feed stream(s). The separation is achieved by the redistribution of the components between the liquid and vapor-phase as they approach equilibrium within the distillation unit.[40 CFR 60.661 (CFR 2013)]",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.611a (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/distillation-operation/"
}