Hey Don
I'd like to talk about condensors again. I am determined to capture my Methanol from my Glycerin but have failed so far. I'm quite sure the problem is in the condensor. I know you and I went over this before but maybe we missed something.
I heat my glycerol to 180F and "vaporize". From there I run it through a 1/4" copper line in a downward direction about 4" into a 4" PVC pipe about 2 ft long that has approx 10 ft of 1/4" copper wound in it.
For cooling I have a circulating pump with a refrigerated storage tank. The water stays about 70 deg F throughout the process.
I slightly pressurize the vapor chamber with nitrogen. Someone suggested pulling a vacuum on the condensor line AFTER the condensor.
Do you have any more thoughts concerning this? I know we have beat this to death but I still have no luck. Appreciate any help.
Thanks Tom