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[spai]

Hi,

 

Can anyone explain me what is F-factor  and how is this important in selection of any internals for the Packed Column.how much should be the F-factor in the columns.

 

Thanks and Regards,

 

SVP

[breizh]

Consider reading this resource : F is  a characteristic of the packing .

 

Breizh

[spai]

Dear Breizh,

 

Thank you for the attachment.Can you explain me whether the F-factor in Packed column is important from the point of view of Liquid Entrainment.I wanted the information for knowing how much F-factor is important for selection for distributors in packed column.

 

Thanks and Regards

SVP

[breizh]

http://www.hatltd.co...dom Packing.pdf

 

Consider this document ( Correlation) and you will see how F and the flooding are linked .

 

Breizh 

[zasa3]

F.Factor is defined as

superficial velocity*Gas density^0.5.