Flow scheme

Heat and mass balance

Stage wise analysis
Fenske equation
Optimised reflux ratio
Underwood equation
Gilliland Equation
Feed tray location
Plate to plate analysis
Upper operating line
Lower operating line
3 tray to tray calculations
Total number of theoretical plates
Plate efficiency
Actual number of planted
HYSYS verification
Column diameter
Column height
Design Pressure
Column pressure
Column thickness and head-caps thickness
Tower material of construction
Tower weight
Skirt height and thickness
Piping schedule
Plot plan
HAZID
Tray design
Liquid and vapour loads
Plate type selection
Plate material of construction and thickness
Plate spacing
Cap size and cap pitch selection
Slot types and size
Cap area
Tray area distribution
Vapour velocity inside column
Cap arrangement on the tray
Weir sizing, weir height
Liquid gradient across trays
Downcomer size and length
Liquid height in downcomer
Pressure drop across trays
Residence time
PSV sizing
P&ID and control system
System configuration, column, condenser, accumulator, reboiler, pumps
System equipment elevations and arrangements
CAPEX
Platform and ladders
Platform services
Column mechanical drawing, manhole sizing and locations
Column data sheet

Nozzles sizes and orientation

System plot plan
System operation start up and shut down
System operation, start-up and shutdown
Wind loading
Mechanical Design for highest wind velocity
Stress analysis
Foundation design
Anchor bolts, sizing and location
System maintenance
Critical Review