Abstract
A novel vertical-sheet structured packing has been developed with the objectives of achieving low pressure drop, high capacity and comparable mass transfer efficiency as compared with existing structured packings. A geometrical model and a geometry-based liquid flow model that we developed for randomly packed beds have been extended and validated for structured packings. Based on the models, a computer-assisted approach has been used for the optimal design of the packing. Pressure drop, liquid flow distribution, capacity, and mass transfer efficiency of the packing developed have been tested in a 0.3 m ID air-water column and a distillation column of the same diameter.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 515-526 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Chemical Engineering Research and Design |
| Volume | 83 |
| Issue number | 5 A |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Computer simulation
- Distillation
- Liquid distribution
- Mass transfer
- Pressure drop
- Structured packing