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Conference Template A4
Conference Template A4
column Design
Sulfur dioxide produced by combustion of sulphur in air is absorbed in
demineralized water. Pure SO2 is then recovered from solution by steam
stripping. The feed is 4000kg/hr of gas containing 10% v/v of SO2. Gas will be
cooled at 20C. A 95 % recovery of SO2 is required. Design a suitable column for
the above absorption.
a) Material balance for the column
b) Calculate the Height of the designed tower
c) Diameter of the column
d) Draw to schematic scale sectional elevation of the tower.
Data:
% w/w Solution of 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.30 0.70 1.00 1.50
SO2
Partial Pressure 1.2 3.2 5.8 8.9 14.1 39 59 92
SO2 mm Hg
Summary of the Absorption Column
1. Height of the column: 5000 mm
2. Diameter of the column: 1000 mm
3. Absorption solvent: water
4. Gas to be absorbed: SO2
5. Feed flow rate: 4000kg/hr containing 10% v/v of SO2
6. Packing Material: 3” Nominal size Ceramic Rasching Rings
7. Type of Packing: Random
8. Liquid Distribution: Pipe type liquid distributor with 3.5 mm dia of
holes and liquid pipe is 26 mm dia.
(a) Raschig ring ; (b) Berl saddle ; (c) Pall ring ; (d) Intalox saddle.
Dr. CAN
Nayak, BMSC
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