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Dispersed‐phase holdup in a rotating disk extraction column
Author(s) -
Kung E. Y.,
Beckmann R. B.
Publication year - 1961
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690070230
Subject(s) - mechanics , extraction (chemistry) , rotational speed , stator , rotor (electric) , toluene , volumetric flow rate , flow (mathematics) , phase (matter) , column (typography) , chromatography , materials science , two phase flow , chemistry , physics , mechanical engineering , engineering , organic chemistry , connection (principal bundle)
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.