Distillation Tray Efficiency: system_efficiency
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, and tray spacing recommendations
| parameter type | record id | alpha mu (dimensionless) | notes | overall efficiency pct (pct) | system description | tray type | unit | value max | value min | value typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| system_efficiency | absorber_oil_gas | 5 | Gas absorber (lean oil) efficiency; higher viscosity reduces mass transfer | 43 | Absorber lean oil; alpha~4-6; mu~1.5-3 cP; alpha*mu~4-9 | sieve | pct | 48 | 38 | 43 |
| system_efficiency | benzene_toluene | 0.23 | Benzene-toluene system efficiency; low viscosity aromatic system | 70 | BTX; alpha~2.5; mu~0.30 cP; alpha*mu~0.23-0.40 | sieve | pct | 76 | 65 | 70 |
| system_efficiency | cyclohexane_n_heptane | 0.52 | Cyclohexane/n-heptane system efficiency; well-studied system for tray efficiency research | 62 | C6/C7; alpha~1.6; mu~0.35 cP; alpha*mu~0.56 | sieve | pct | 67 | 58 | 62 |
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