| abstract |
Systems, methods and apparatus for fractioning mixtures comprising combinations of volatiles, essentially non-volatiles and non-volatile solutes are disclosed. Embodiments of a burst atomization fractionation apparatus comprises an atomization chamber into which a liquid mixture is atomized across a pressure gradient. In various embodiments, a mixture for fractionation comprises mixtures of solvents, solvents and oils, used engine oil, or salt water. In various examples, a solute undergoes a chemical transformation during the fractionation process, such as dehydrogenation, dehydration, or decarboxylation. |