Studies in Hydrodynamic aspects of Pulse sieve plate extraction column

Inderdip P Shere
M. Chem. Engg. -II
VKR

Contents
Preview of project Work procedure Current progress Conclusion Future plans References

Preview of project
Carry out scale up experimental setup on 30 cm (12) column. Study hydrodynamic studies on the column. Utilize best fit model for axial dispersion coefficient. Develop fundamental correlation to predict axial dispersion

coefficient based on the model selected.

Check for the validity of correlation for different systems.

Correlating axial dispersion

Power law Modification in Coefficient lawValues Parameters Power
A0 73.29933 Pulse velocity a1 Continuous phase velocity 0.7625 Regression coefficient , r is 0.594 a2 Dispersed phase velocity 0.6216 Axial dispersion coefficient greater a3 60 cm2/sec have been that 0.0193 Pore Simple Power law poorly fits to the system diameter eliminate. Gives regression coefficient, r value of 0.672. 0.2287 Plate spacing a4 a5 -0.2627 Fractional free area Parameter Vd was removed to check the dependency of dispersion a6 1.2903 coefficient. Gives reduced value of regression coefficient, r of 0.631

Correlating axial dispersion

Dimension less Parameters
Following dimensionless entities were formed The coefficient, a0 is dimension less. The regression coefficient, r is 0.92. Effects of dispersed and continuous phase velocity are directly seen on axial dispersion coefficient. Sinceentities for physical parameters Other dimensionless we have not studied other physical systems.

Models
Axial Dispersion Model
Axial dispersion model is based on following equation

We use C curve to calculate the value of dispersion coefficient

Models
Tank-in-Series Model
Advantage over axial dispersion model It gives number of tank in series to encompass axial dispersion. Peclet-Bodenstein number, Bo

n is non dimensional variable, (number of tank in series)

Conclusions
Correlations with non dimensional analysis proved to be more

accurate to predict axial dispersion coefficient

Fundamental correlation requires study of different systems Tank in series model have potential benefits for dispersion

coefficient.

Procedure for further investigation

Setup 12 diameter column as scale up studies.

Study hydrodynamic aspect of the column

Perform RTD analysis and develop C curve

Develop the correlation using axial model and tank in series model

Predict the axial dispersion coefficient and validate the data.

Specifications
Column dimensions
Diameter : 0.3 m Height: 1 m Plate spacing: 5E-2 m Fraction free area: 0.25 Hole diameter: 1.5E-3 m Number of plates: 20 System Light phase: Kerosene Heavy phase: Water RTD analysis Tracer: KCl (aq) solution Method of injection: Pulse Method of detection: conductivity Detecting instrument: Conductivity meter Frequency of detection: 1E3 Hz Evaluation of Axial mixing parameter Use of dispersion and tank in series model Curve fitting Evaluation of axial dispersion coefficient

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Dispersion model
(Levenspiel O. and Smith W. K. 1957)

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