Need help!!, determining sump level in a distillation column

[mmuqeet]

I am working on dynamic simulation and I am new to this work. can anyone give me an idea of how one can determine the sump height in a distillation column??? Please help!

 

[Latexman]

Is the column existing, or being designed? A drawing or sketch would help if you have it.

Good luck,
Latexman

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[mmuqeet]

No, It's a whole new process and I am trying to run it in Aspen. I need to design the column.

 

[Latexman]

The first pass size is usually a residence time rule of thumb. For tower bottoms I recall 3-10 minutes, try 5 minutes and see how that works out.

Good luck,
Latexman

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[10815L]

Design column bottom minimum 20 minute time,this practical approach. Keep in mind feed pump trip and other safety factors.
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10815l

 

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