Many times the designer is given the mole fraction of each component in the feed stream but is not given the mole flow rate for…
Water Treatment describes choosing a process for this subsystem, including vessel and open drains. Figure 2-13 shows an enlargement of the watertreating system for the…
A fixed bed of solid particles can be used to remove acid gases either through chemical reactions or ionic bonding. Typically, in solid bed absorption…
In addition to the type description code there is also a shorthand that is used for classifying heat exchangers. The first element of the shorthand…
A typical spherical separator is shown in Figure 4-3. The same four sections can be found in this vessel. Spherical separators are a special case…
A weir system separator is a device that separates a mixture of oil, water, and gas into its individual components. It is commonly used in…
Piping design in production facilities involves the selection of a pipe diameter and a wall thickness that is capable of transporting fluid from one piece…
Direct-fired combustion equipment is that in which the flame and/or products of combustion are used to achieve the desired result by radiation and convection. Common…
The droplet diameter is the most important single parameter to control to aid in water settling since this term is squared in the settling equation.…
The purpose of the gas separation section of the vessel is to condition the gas for final polishing by the mist extractor. From field experience…