Distillation Tray Fundamentals - Hardcover

Lockett, M. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521321069 ISBN 13: 9780521321068

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1986

Synopsis

First published in 1986, this book contains an in-depth treatment on distillation tray hydrodynamics and efficiency, with an emphasis on sieve and valve trays. As distillation lies at the heart of the petroleum and chemical industries, so at the heart of most distillation columns are the trays used to effect the separation. Topics covered by the author include froth, foam and spray, dispersion height, pressure drop, flooding and weeping. Procedures for predicting tray efficiency are outlined including the effects of entrainment, weeping and flow maldistribution. Methods for multicomponent efficiency are also covered with examples. Although distillation tray hydrodynamics is probably one of the most well-researched areas of chemical engineering, few books cover the subject other than on an elementary level. The present volume will be used by graduate students and research workers in chemical engineering, and by chemical and process engineers in industry concerned with distillation and absorption.

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Book Description

This book contains an in-depth treatment on distillation tray hydrodynamics and efficiency, with an emphasis on sieve and valve trays. Topics covered by the author include froth, foam and spray, dispersion height, pressure drop, flooding and weeping. Graduate students and research workers in chemical engineering will find it useful as well as chemical and process engineers in industry concerned with distillation and absorption.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521321069
• ISBN 13: 9780521321068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256