UDCC Computer Controlled Continuous Distillation Unit
The UDCC Computer Controlled Continuous Distillation Unit, designed by EDIBON, is a fully operational laboratory training system that allows students to study the variables affecting the continuous distillation process. Using an integrated SCADA computer control system, students can monitor and adjust real-time process variables — including feed flow rate, reflux ratio, column temperature, and distillate output — in a safe, lab-ready environment. The UDCC replicates the distillation equipment and workflows found in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries, giving students hands-on experience with one of the most widely used unit operations in industrial chemistry and chemical engineering.
Benefits
- Industry-Aligned Process Training — Students operate a real continuous distillation column that mirrors actual industrial equipment, developing skills directly applicable to careers in chemical processing, refining, and applied sciences.
- SCADA Computer Control — The integrated SCADA system puts students in control of the full distillation process through a computer interface, building competency in industrial automation and process monitoring alongside core chemistry concepts.
- Comprehensive Variable Investigation — The UDCC supports in-depth study of all key distillation variables, giving students the analytical foundation to understand how adjustments to one part of a system affect the whole — a critical skill in any process environment.
- Expandable Platform — The system supports optional expansions including PLC industrial control integration, fault simulation for troubleshooting practice, and cloud-based remote learning, allowing programs to scale capabilities without replacing core equipment.