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Hi,

I am designing a knock-drum drum to remove H2O content from a gaseous stream, coming out of a low-temperature shift reactor. I have initially planned to use a horizontal drum, and have done my sizing using the Souders-Brown method.

However, I am still rather unsure about the choice between the use of a horizontal or vertical, as well as the type of drum to be used (flare or no flare?). In addition, my current design does not include a mesh or demister to save on manholes and servicing issues. All these factors will play a part in determing the "k" value for the Souders-Brown equation.

Can someone please provide me with any details about the type and orientation of knock out drums?

Thanks!

[Art Montemayor]

Cherryele:

Both Milton Beychok and I have made numerous prior postings on these Forums on all the specifics of vapor-liquid separators, scrubbers, KO (Knock Out) Pots, etc., etc.

I have even contributed an Excel Workbook that details out all the design steps on how to design a vertical or horizontal drum. Please use your mental and finger resources through the Search Feature on these Forums and look for this information.

It is very exhausting to have to keep doing this every time a newbie comes into the Forums looking for information that has already been supplied. That is the purpose of the Search Tool.