Example Problem Data

Parameters Values
Stream Properties
Waste Gas Flow Rate Entering Absorber 21.377 scfm (22.288 acfm)
Temperature of Waste Gas Stream 100 °F
Pollutant in Waste Gas HCI
Concentration of HCI Entering Absorber in Waste Gas 1871 ppmv
Pollutant Removal Efficiency 99 % (molar basis)
Solvent Water with caustic in solution
Density of Waste Gas 0.0709 lb/ft3
Density of Liquid 62.4 lb/ft3
Molecular Weight of Waste Gas 29 lb/lb-mole
Molecular Weight of Liquid 18 lb/lb-mole
Viscosity of Waste Gas 0.044 lb/ft-hr
Viscosity of Liquid 2.16 lb/ft-hr
Minimum Wetting Rate 1.3 ft2/hr
Pollutant Properties
Diffusivity of HCI in Air 0.725 ft2/hr
Diffusivity of HCI in Water 1.02 x 10-4 ft2/hr

Packing Properties
Packing Type 2” Ceramic Raschig rings
Packing Factor (Fp) 65
Packing Constant (α) 3.82
Packing Constant (β) 0.41
Packing Constant (γ) 0.45
Packing Constant (φ) 0.0125
Packing Constant (b) 0.22
Surface Area to Volume Ratio 28