{"id":2205,"date":"2023-08-08T15:02:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T09:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/?page_id=2205"},"modified":"2023-08-08T15:02:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T09:32:55","slug":"deepak-patel-photo-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Deepak Patel &#8211; Photo Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>The Art of Distillation: A Look at the Sieve Plate Distillation Tool<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> In this photo story, we will take a closer look at the sieve plate distillation tool commonly used in chemical laboratories. We will explore its function, uses, and benefits in distillation processes.<\/p>\n<p>Distillation is a commonly used method for separating and purifying liquids in the chemical industry. The sieve plate distillation tool is a type of distillation column that is used to carry out fractional distillation. It consists of several horizontal plates with holes or slits, which are placed at regular intervals inside a vertical column<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 1:<\/strong> The sieve plate distillation tool stands tall in the chemical laboratory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2206 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP1.jpg 622w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP1-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 2:<\/strong> The sieve plate controller shows the readings of the temperature of the two fluids used in the experiment at any time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2207\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2207 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP2.jpg 617w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP2-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 3:<\/strong> The two liquid, i.e., Iso-propanol and N-propanol is mixed and poured into the tank of the distillation column.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2208 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP3.jpg 617w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP3-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 4:<\/strong> The sieve plate distillation tool is connected to a heating source, which is used to heat the mixture being distilled.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2209\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2209 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP4.jpg 613w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP4-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 5:<\/strong> The mixture is introduced into the column through a pump<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2210 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP5.jpg 613w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP5-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 6:<\/strong> As the liquid flows downwards through the column, it gets heated and starts to vaporize. The vapor rises and gets partially condensed on the cooler plates above.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp6\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2211 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP6.jpg 617w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP6-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 7:<\/strong> This process is repeated several times until the desired separation is achieved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp7\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2212\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2212 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP7.jpg 617w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP7-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 8:<\/strong> The separated liquid is collected in the receiving flask at the bottom of the column.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp8\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2213\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP8.jpg 618w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP8-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 9:<\/strong> The separated liquid is then collected from the receiving flask through a valve regulated hole using a conical flask or beaker.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2214\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2214 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP9.jpg 616w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP9-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo 10:<\/strong> After the experiment, the setup is cleaned for its next use and all the waste material is is segregated and thrown into the dustbin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/deepak-patel-photo-story\/dp10\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2215\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2215 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP10.jpg 618w, http:\/\/sites.iitgn.ac.in\/digitalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DP10-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The sieve plate distillation tool has several advantages over other types of distillation columns. It allows for a more precise separation of liquids with different boiling points, and it is more efficient than simple distillation. It is also easier to control and maintain, which makes it a popular choice in chemical laboratories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acknowledgement:<\/strong> I would like to thank the chemical laboratory staff and TA Shreyash Bhaiya for their valuable insights and assistance in understanding this experiment and allowing me to take the photographs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Art of Distillation: A Look at the Sieve Plate Distillation Tool Description: In this photo story, we will take a closer look at the sieve plate distillation tool commonly used in chemical laboratories. We will explore its function, uses, and benefits in distillation processes. 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