An equipment that compresses gas from lower to higher pressure, usually with >1.5 pressure ratio
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Horizontal separator
The separator is having horizontal configuration with saddle supports read more
Distillate
This is the amount of liquid withdrawn from column at top of column, and is the top product. read more
Reciprocating compressor
Positive Displacement compressor, with sliding plate within, compressing gas from lower to higher pressure. These are suitable for low... read more
vortex breaker
A device that eliminates vortex formation in outgoing fluid at outlet nozzles read more
Screw Compressor
Type of positive displacement compressor with two screws meshing the gas from lower to higher pressure. read more
Reflux
This is the amount of liquid put back into column at top of column, with purpose being to push down... read more
Diaphragm pump
A diaphragm pump is a type of positive displacement pump that uses a flexible diaphragm to move fluids. The diaphragm's... read more
Peristaltic pump
A peristaltic pump is a type of positive displacement pump that moves fluid through a flexible tube using a rotating... read more
HETP
Height equivalent to theoretical plate. Used to specify packed bed heights based on number of distillation tray equivalents. read more
Design Conditions
Indicates the pressure and temperature that an equipment is designed for. These design conditions, if exceeded can lead to failure... read more