What are the factors to be considered for Solvent Selection ?
The factors to be considered are: 1. The gas solubility should be high, thus increasing the rate of absorption and decreasing the quantity of solvent required. 2. The solvent should have a low vapour pressure to reduce loss of solvent in the gas leaving an absorption column. 3. The materials of construction required for the equipment should not be unusual or expensive. 4. The solvent should be inexpensive, so that losses are not costly, and should be readily available. 5. Low viscosity is preferred for reasons of rapid absorption rates, improved flooding characteristics in packed column, low pressure drops on pumping, and good heat transfer characteristics. 6. The solvent should be non-toxic, non-flammable and chemically stable.
How to Calculate Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis?
Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis calculator uses Gas Flowrate on Solute Free Basis = Liquid Flowrate on Solute Free Basis/((Solute Free Mole Fraction of Gas in Inlet-Solute Free Mole Fraction of Gas in Outlet)/(Solute Free Mole Fraction of Liquid in Outlet-Solute Free Mole Fraction of Liquid in Inlet)) to calculate the Gas Flowrate on Solute Free Basis, The Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis formula is defined as the gas rate required for a defined target of separation to be achieved on the solute free basis. Gas Flowrate on Solute Free Basis is denoted by Gs symbol.
How to calculate Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis, enter Liquid Flowrate on Solute Free Basis (Ls), Solute Free Mole Fraction of Gas in Inlet (YN+1), Solute Free Mole Fraction of Gas in Outlet (Y1), Solute Free Mole Fraction of Liquid in Outlet (XN) & Solute Free Mole Fraction of Liquid in Inlet (X0) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Gas Flowrate for Absorption Column on Solute Free Basis calculation can be explained with given input values -> 9.528571 = 23/((0.8-0.1)/(0.3-0.0099)).