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Entrainment of liquid from direct-flow valve trays with baffles

Journal Article · · Chem. Pet. Eng. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01229585· OSTI ID:5678713
This article investigates the effect of different hydrodynamic and geometric parameters on the entrainment of liquid from direct-flow valve trays with baffles. The entrainment of liquid was measured by using a methylene blue solution at a concentration of 2.4 g/liter as an indicator. Finds that the relative entrainment of liquid in direct-flow valve trays with baffles is approximately half compared to sieve and bubble-cap trays. The direct-flow valve tray with baffles has higher relative entrainment compared to jet trays and sieve trays with baffles. However, the direct-flow valve tray is a potentially improved modification of the valve tray which has better operating characteristics, wider range of stable operation, and considerably higher capabilities for loading with 2 phases.
OSTI ID:
5678713
Journal Information:
Chem. Pet. Eng. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Pet. Eng. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 18:3-4; ISSN CPTEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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