Column Flooding Michael Hickey Jason Hixson Don Scott UTC ENCH /15/05
Objectives Determine possible conditions that flooding may occur in the column.
Conditions Storage tank had approximately 36 L of 16 mole% methanol. Reflux was set at 50%. Feed pump setting and power input setting were varied.
Power (W)
Conclusion’s The risk of flooding increases significantly at the following parameters: Pump Setting W Pump Setting W Pump Setting W Pump Setting W Reboiler pressure is above 2.
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