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Separation Columns

Multi-stage vapor-liquid contacting equipment. All use IDAES column models in rigorous mode.

DistillationColumn

Multi-tray column with a condenser at the top and a reboiler at the bottom.

ParameterTypeUnitDescription
nStagesNumber-Number of trays
feedStageNumber-Feed tray location (counted from top)
refluxRatioNumber-Reflux ratio (L/D)
boilupRatioNumber-Boilup ratio (V/B)
condenserPQuantitybar, PaCondenser pressure

Ports

PortDirectionDescription
inInputFeed stream
distillateOutputOverhead liquid product
bottomsOutputBottom liquid product

Absorber

Gas-liquid contactor for removing components from a gas stream into a liquid solvent.

ParameterTypeUnitDescription
nStagesNumber-Number of stages

Ports

PortDirectionDescription
gas-inInputGas feed (bottom)
gas-outOutputCleaned gas (top)
liquid-inInputSolvent feed (top)
liquid-outOutputRich solvent (bottom)

Stripper

Vapor-liquid separator that uses a reboiler to strip dissolved components from the liquid phase.

ParameterTypeUnitDescription
nStagesNumber-Number of stages
reboilerDutyQuantityW, kWReboiler heat duty

Ports

PortDirectionDescription
inInputRich liquid feed
vapor-outOutputStripped vapor
liquid-outOutputLean liquid