Tray Column Design: downcomer aeration high
Distillation and absorption tray column design parameters — sieve, valve, bubble cap, dual-flow, baffle, and chimney tray geometry, hydraulics, flood limits, and turndown ratios; plus system derating factors, downcomer hydraulics, downcomer residence times, typical theoretical stages by separation system, and Murphree tray efficiency ranges
| tray type | category | downcomer aeration factor (dimensionless) | foaming tendency | system service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| downcomer aeration high | downcomer aeration | 0.4 | high | Mineral oil absorbers |
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