ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A study has been made of the effect of column geometry and flow condition upon the dispersed-phase holdup in an rotating disk type of extraction column. Variables investigated were stator opening, disk diameter, compartment height, rotor speed, and flow rates of the dispersed and continuous phases. The toluene-water system, with the toluene dispersed, was used throughout the study. The radio-isotope technique was used to measure the dispersed-phase holdup.Results of this study as well as those of earlier investigators have been used to expand upon the design equations proposed by Logsdail, Thornton, and Pratt for estimating flooding rates and dispersed-phase holdup in rotating disk columns. Modifications to increase the accuracy of prediction of these equations have also been suggested, while possible limitations in their application have been indicated.
Additional Material:
9 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690070230
