Overview

Distillation Systems

Cheminsight designs and supplies distillation systems engineered around specific process requirements. Our solutions cover batch and continuous distillation, vacuum distillation, solvent recovery, purification and concentration, with options ranging from modular skid-mounted systems to site-erected plants.

What we deliver

Process Design & Distillation PFD
Column & Equipment Design
Skid / Plant Fabrication & Supply
Installation, Commissioning & Performance Testing

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How we deliver distillation systems

A disciplined, transparent path from your brief to build-ready documents.

1

Understand

We start from your process basis, capacity targets and constraints to scope the distillation systems accurately.

2

Engineer

Our specialists develop the distillation systems to the relevant international and Indian codes.

3

Review

Every calculation and drawing is checked to survive independent third-party review.

4

Deliver

We issue clear, build-ready documentation - and stay available through the next phase.

Capabilities

What’s included

Batch & Continuous Distillation
Packed, Tray & Structured-Packing Columns
Vacuum Distillation Systems
Column & Equipment Sizing
Steam, Thermic Fluid & Electrical Heating
Water-Cooled & Air-Cooled Condensation
PLC / DCS with SCADA & HMI Integration
Process Instrumentation & Control

Technical data

System capabilities

Parameter	Range / option
Distillation Type	Batch / Continuous
Operating Pressure	Atmospheric to full vacuum / up to 10 barg
Design Temperature	−20 °C to +400 °C
Capacity	10–1500 TPD, customizable
Column Type	Packed / Tray / Structured packing
Heating System	Steam / Thermic fluid / Electric
Condensation	Water-cooled / Air-cooled
Instrumentation	Pressure, temperature, flow, level & vacuum
Automation	PLC / DCS / SCADA / HMI

Material of construction

Materials we build in

Columns & equipment	SS304 / SS316 / SS316L / Carbon steel / Duplex SS / Hastelloy
Piping	SS / CS / Alloy steel
Structural frame	Carbon steel / Stainless steel
Valves & fittings	SS / CS / Alloy steel

Key benefits

Why choose Cheminsight?

Engineering you can build on - defensible, integrated and accountable.

Customized for Your Process

Every system is sized and configured around your feed, product spec and duty - never a catalogue unit.

High Product Recovery & Purity

Column and internals selection driven by the separation you actually need to achieve.

Energy-Efficient Separation

Heat integration, reflux optimisation and condenser duty engineered to cut steam and cooling load.

Modular & Site-Erected Options

Skid-mounted for fast installation, or erected on site where capacity and layout demand it.

Integrated Engineering & Automation

Process, mechanical, piping, electrical and PLC/DCS controls delivered as one package.

Commissioning & Start-up Support

Our engineers see the system through to stable operation and performance testing.

Applications

Where distillation systems are applied

The same engineering basis, tuned to the separation each application demands.

Glycol Distillation
Solvent Recovery
Chemical Purification
Pharmaceutical Processing
Specialty & Fine Chemicals
Aroma & Fragrance Chemicals
Vacuum Distillation
Waste Solvent Recycling

Related services

Every engineering service we deliver - slide through to find the ones that fit your project.

Conceptual Design

Conceptual design establishes the technical and commercial foundation of a project. At Cheminsight, we translate your product, capacity and raw-material requirements into a practical process concept, supported by preliminary engineering, equipment sizing, utility assessment and project cost estimation.

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FEED

Our FEED services establish the technical, commercial and execution basis required to move confidently into detailed engineering and EPC. We integrate process engineering with equipment, piping, utilities and multidisciplinary design to reduce uncertainty, control project costs and minimize changes during execution.

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Mechanical Engineering

Our mechanical team develops and reviews static, rotating and packaged equipment for chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical and process plants. We integrate process requirements with mechanical design to ensure equipment is fit for service, code-compliant, maintainable and practical to manufacture and install.

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Piping & Stress Analysis

Piping is a critical interface between process, equipment and plant layout. Our team develops coordinated 3D piping models and layouts, optimizes routing for operation and maintenance, and performs stress analysis to ensure piping systems are safe, reliable and suitable for construction.

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Civil & Structural

Our civil and structural engineering team develops foundations, structural steel, pipe racks, equipment supports and plant infrastructure in coordination with process, equipment and piping requirements. We focus on structural safety, constructability, equipment loads, piping loads, wind and seismic requirements.

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Instrumentation & Control

Our I&C engineers develop the plant’s measurement, control and safeguarding philosophy, select and size instruments, and define automation architecture to support safe, reliable and efficient plant operation.

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Electrical Engineering

Our electrical engineers develop coordinated electrical systems based on plant loads, operating requirements and process-area conditions. We cover power distribution, electrical equipment, cabling, hazardous areas, protection, earthing and lighting, with designs coordinated across process, mechanical, piping and instrumentation disciplines.

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PMC Services

As your Project Management Consultant, Cheminsight acts as an extension of the owner’s team, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction activities to maintain scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety throughout project execution.

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Commissioning & Start-up

We bridge the gap between project completion and reliable plant operation. Our team coordinates pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, supports start-up, resolves process and equipment issues, and helps achieve stable operation in line with the intended process performance.

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Process Optimization

We analyze existing plant performance using process data, engineering calculations, simulation and operating experience to identify improvement opportunities. Our team develops practical solutions to increase throughput, reduce batch cycle time, optimize utilities and improve overall plant performance.

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