Distillation Tray Efficiency: oconnell correlation
alpha mu 20.00 to alpha mu 7.00
Distillation tray efficiency data: O'Connell overall column efficiency vs alpha*mu (14 data points, formula Eo=50.3*(alpha*mu)^-0.226), Murphree tray efficiency ranges by tray type and system, weep-point velocities, Fair flooding C-factors (Csb) at multiple tray spacings, downcomer backup limits, tray pressure drop components, turndown ratios, tray spacing recommendations, and measured tray efficiency data from Perry's Table 14-12 (29 pilot/plant measurements for sieve and valve trays across various systems)
| parameter type | record id | alpha mu (dimensionless) | overall efficiency pct (pct) | unit | value typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oconnell correlation | alpha mu 20.00 | 20 | 25.6 | pct | 25.6 |
| oconnell correlation | alpha mu 3.00 | 3 | 39.2 | pct | 39.2 |
| oconnell correlation | alpha mu 5.00 | 5 | 35 | pct | 35 |
| oconnell correlation | alpha mu 7.00 | 7 | 32.4 | pct | 32.4 |
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