MULTISTAGE COUNTERCURRENT EXTRACTOR USING VORTEX RINGS

Authors
LATTO B HO SK RAO NVR BAIRD MHI
Citation
B. Latto et al., MULTISTAGE COUNTERCURRENT EXTRACTOR USING VORTEX RINGS, Chemical engineering research & design, 73(A1), 1995, pp. 45-48
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Chemical
Journal title
Chemical engineering research & design → ACNP
ISSN journal
02638762
Volume
73
Issue
A1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
45 - 48
Database
ISI
SICI code
0263-8762(1995)73:A1<45:MCEUVR>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Previous work on vortex ring-induced extraction in a batch cell has fo rmed the basis for design of a continuous multistage extractor. The un it consists of a 3.0 m long rectangular tank divided into five compart ments by four pneumatically driven reciprocating plate modules. The re ciprocating plates generate a series of vortex rings which pump the li quid phases countercurrently and provide interfacial contact. Baffles in each module prevent backflow between the compartments. Stage effici encies have been measured for the extraction of benzoic acid from kero sene to water.