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[Rakesh Budithi]

I would like to know in detailed about C Factor. How does it effect my Gas oil product quality?

[ankur2061]

I would like to know in detailed about C Factor. How does it effect my Gas oil product quality?

Rakesh,

We ourselves would like to have an introduction on 'C' factor before any one of us attempts to answer your query. I know quite a few 'C' factors in O&G industry and hence would you be kind enough to explain what 'C' factor are you talking about.

Ankur.

[Rakesh Budithi]

Ankur,

Thanks For Your Reply,

I'm talking about the C-Factor in Gas-Liquid Operation, which in connection with entrainment of liquid. I just want to know how it changes with my packing structure, feed distributor and wetting rate and etc.,

[sheiko]

Ankur,

Thanks For Your Reply,

I'm talking about the C-Factor in Gas-Liquid Operation, which in connection with entrainment of liquid. I just want to know how it changes with my packing structure, feed distributor and wetting rate and etc.,

Liquid entrainment by the vapor is indeed an important sizing factor in distillation columns.

C Factor = Vs * square root [(density of vapor) / (density of liquid - density of vapor)]

With, Vs = superficial gas velocity

Thus, C factor has a velocity unit.

See also:

http://www.cbu.edu/~...s/distill7.html

http://www.chemsep.c...ystemFactor.pdf

and attached document.

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Edited by sheiko, 07 June 2011 - 09:42 PM.