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Distillation Rupture Disk

Distillation Rupture Disk

Distillation Rupture Disk

(OP)
I am trying to size a rupture disk for a distillation tower. I am having difficulty finding information on how to do this. I am hoping someone here has had some experience with this type of application and can direct me to a good source or can provide me with the proper equations to do so.

Tony

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

Can I ask the question as to why a rupture disk and not a PSV?

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

(OP)
The Rupture disk will be mounted directly on the vessel to prevent an overpressure caused by a runaway reaction.
There is a pressure relief valve on the upstream piping as well.

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

So it's a reactor and not a distillation column?

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

(OP)
No, it is a distillation column.
There is a concern about possible side reactions within the vessel.

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

The best source of information is API 520.

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk

For venting systems designed for reactions you have to use DIERS.

RE: Distillation Rupture Disk


Perhaps note some additional considerations for the design:

A rupture disc will normaly need larger distance between operating pressure and set pressure than PSVs. Careful of design data for the vessel  and disc compared to commercial available charachteristics for different types of rupture discs and disc materials especially at lower set pressures (Range 1-2 bar G), and different disc sizes.

Vacuum (underpressure) protection (by emtying and rapid cooling by water) is very often overseen. A vessel is normally weaker for underpressure than overpressure.

Rupture or leak detection recommended.



 

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