Abstract: Kettle Reboiler Windows (2012 Spring Meeting)

Wednesday, April 4, 2012: 2:20 PM

Grand Ballroom E (Hilton of the Americas)

T.J. Cai, Simon Chambers, A. Y. Ogundeji and A.N. Vennavelli, Fractionation Research, Inc., Stillwater, OK

Fractionation Research, Inc. (FRI) recently installed two windows on an industrial-size kettle reboiler. Using those windows, data were collected regarding pool depths, entrainment, flow patterns and nucleation sites. Several binary systems were employed. A wide range of steam pressures were employed. Video footage will be shown.

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