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Column flooding and entrainment. [Estimation of maximum allowable vapor velocity and entrainment in a distillation column]

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7186947
Here is a way to estimate maximum allowable vapor velocity and entrainment in a distillation column. The method can easily be computerized. It is based on equations derived from the widely accepted correlations. The equation for flooding velocity is applicable to bubble-cup, sieve and valve trays, while the entrainment equation applies only to sieve trays.
Research Organization:
National Technical Univ. of Athens
OSTI ID:
7186947
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 65:12; ISSN HYPRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English