1. Column Flooding Michael Hickey Jason Hixson Don Scott UTC ENCH 435 11/15/05

2. Objectives Determine possible conditions that flooding may occur in the column.

3. 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.

4. Power (W)

5. Conclusion’s The risk of flooding increases significantly at the following parameters: Pump Setting 1 3000W Pump Setting 2 2700W Pump Setting 3 2500W Pump Setting 4 2250W Reboiler pressure is above 2.

6. Plans for Acme Refine reports. Prepare presentations. Next Tuesday practice our presentations on each other to give and receive critiques. Nov 29, give final presentations.