Distilling Air for Nobel Gases: A Comprehensive Textbook Resource

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The discussion centers on identifying the best textbook or comprehensive resource for multi-component distillation, specifically regarding the separation of noble gases from air. Participants highlight the challenges of extracting these trace gases, noting that traditional tray distillation may not be effective due to the minimal liquid flow on off-take trays compared to more abundant gases like oxygen and nitrogen. There is an interest in detailed calculations and methodologies that extend into statistical thermodynamics, suggesting that foundational knowledge is crucial for understanding complex distillation processes. The conversation also touches on the relevance of these principles to oil fractionation, indicating a broader application of the discussed techniques. A specific textbook by Holland is mentioned as a readable option for those seeking clarity in the subject matter.
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What is the best textbook resource (or comprehensive publications, etc) on multi component distillation? particularly the separation of nobel gases from air. Air has all of the nobel gases (except maybe krypton) but they are trace so finding the off takes for these would be incredibly difficult and the off take trays would have only trickles of liquid on them compared to the O2 and N2 trays. Or do they even use tray distillation for pulling nobel gases out of air? I would be interested in the VERY detailed calculations of numerous component distillation even if the text goes back to statistical thermodynamics (which I suspect it will have to in order to go beyond macabe tieli and tertiary diagrams). This would also apply to fractionation of oil as well, though oil is a more even spread than nobel gases.
 
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Holland's fairly readable.
 
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Holland's fairly readable.
Yea I don't expect it to a tom Clancy novel so long as they don't skip a ton of steps in critical areas where key fundamentals are being developed.
 

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