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DistLab: a distillation column web laboratory

Published in: Ideas to Overcome and Emerge from the Pandemic Crisis: Proceedings of the 1st LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development
Date of Conference: December 9-10, 2021
Location of Conference: Virtual
Authors: Mateus Bertão (São Francisco University, BR)
Daniel Loureiro (São Francisco University, BR)
Vicente Sablon (São Francisco University, BR)
Kelvyn Santana (São Francisco University, BR)
Julia Silva (São Francisco University, BR)
Full Paper: #74

Abstract:

WebLab means access to real labs and devices through the Internet. The goal is to enable interactivity with devices, control and monitoring, and cooperative work. Therefore, this work aims to present the DistLab, a distillation column that was adapted for batch operation remotely, attending the demands of Education 4.0. A distillation column is used to separate components from a liquid mixture by volatility difference and it is applied to many industrial processes. For example, production of alcoholic beverages and the separation of petroleum. Thus, the engineering courses, mostly chemical engineering, will have a product at the service of the academic community that will allow remote access to the experiment.