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Sherwood/Leva/Eckert GPDC Pressure Drop Correlation For Packing

The document discusses correlations for predicting pressure drop and liquid holdup in packed columns. It recommends selecting the Robbins correlation for loadings under 20,000 lb/hr-ft2 and the SLE (Sherwood-Leva-Eckert) correlation for higher loadings. The SLE correlation is a fit to data from a reference text, with equations provided for the correlation.

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Sherwood/Leva/Eckert GPDC Pressure Drop Correlation For Packing

The document discusses correlations for predicting pressure drop and liquid holdup in packed columns. It recommends selecting the Robbins correlation for loadings under 20,000 lb/hr-ft2 and the SLE (Sherwood-Leva-Eckert) correlation for higher loadings. The SLE correlation is a fit to data from a reference text, with equations provided for the correlation.

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Select the correlation type to use for the packed column from the drop-down list.

The
Robbins correlation is noted to be better at predicting pressure drop and liquid holdup,
particularly with newer packing materials. It is valid only at liquid loadings < 20000
lb/hr. ft2. The SLE (Sherwood-Leva-Eckert) correlation should be selected for towers
operating above this range.

Sherwood/Leva/Eckert GPDC Pressure


Drop Correlation for Packing
The Sherwood/Leva/Eckert (SLE) correlation is a fit to the graphical correlation in
Packed Tower Design and Applications; Random and Structured Packings.

Where:

X = Flow parameter
∆p = Pressure drop in inches of water per foot
Y = Capacity parameter
a = 0.13443
b = 0.76042
c = 2.0952
d = 0.69665
f = 1.7438
g = 0.0052937
h = 0.51819

Plots comparing model predictions with actual data for Sherwood Leva Eckert GPDC
Pressure Drop Correlation for Packing :
Reference

R.F. Strigle Jr., Packed Tower Design and Applications; Random and Structured
Packings, 2nd ed. Gulf Publishing Co., 1994 p. 19.

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