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GAS ABSORPTION COLUMN UOP7 MKII

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FEATURES

The Armfield Gas Absorption Column

> Simple desorption demonstration
has been designed to demonstrate
> Electronic instrumentation for flow (air, CO, liquid), temperature (liquid and the principles of gas absorption and
gas) and the pressure drops through the column to provide practical training in the
> Electronic measurement of CO concentration on the gas inlet and outlet operation of a gas absorption plant.
> Electronic control of liquid flow
> Data logging facility
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* Excluding DLMx range

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DESCRIPTION
In the process of gas absorption, a mixture of gases is
contacted with a liquid, for the purpose of dissolving one
or more components of the gas and to provide a solution of
them into the liquid.
In UOP7MkII, a gas phase consisting of CO and air is
introduced into the bottom of the packed column.
Adjustment of their flow ratio is obtained by manual valves.
A sample of the gas mixture is sent to a CO concentration
sensor located inside the electric console, and readings of
flows and CO percentage concentration are seen on the
display.
For the liquid phase, water (or a solution of sodium
hydroxide) is pumped to the top of the column where
it falls through the packing material. The contact of the
two phases is in counter-current operation and enhances
the mixing and diffusion of CO in the liquid phase at the
conditions of room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
The outlet gas leaves the system from the top of the
column. A sample of the outlet gas mixture is also
taken and sent to the CO sensor located inside the
console. Reading of CO concentration is shown on the
console'sdisplay.
The outlet liquid leaves the system from the bottom of the
column and returns to the water tank. Samples of the liquid
phase entering and exiting the system can easily be taken
for further analysis.
Desorption of the CO absorbed in the water line is
obtained by aeration of the 'charged' liquid.
UNIT CHARACTERISTICS
The packed absorption column is made of clear acrylic and is
installed vertically on a mild steel floor-standing framework.
The column is filled with 10mm x 10mm of glass Raschig
rings, which are representative of random packing used in
gas absorption on an industrial-scale. Liquid is stored in a
feed tank and a variable speed submersible pump is used to
pump the liquid into the column. An electronic flow meter
sensor is installed in the water line to provide accurate
measurement of the liquid flow entering the column.
The gas to be absorbed is carbon dioxide (CO), and
would be taken from a pressure cylinder (not supplied).
Gas regulator, control valve and electronic flow meter
are used to regulate gas flow. A centrifugal fan provides
air flow to the column. The air line also includes a gate
valve for flow control and an electronic flow meter.
Pressure tappings at the base, centre and top of the
column are provided to enable indication of pressure
drops in the column using electronic pressure sensors.
Liquid and gas temperature readings are obtained by
thermistors in the liquid tank and the inlet gas line.
Detail of the packed absorption column
DEMONSTRATION CAPABILITIES

Study of basic priciples of the absorption of a gas into a

liquid using a packed column
Determination of loading and flooding points
Study of hydrodynamic characteristics of a packed column
Demonstration of physical and chemical absorption
Investigation of the effectiveness of CO absorption in
pure water and in an aqueous solution
Demonstration of gas desorption
Determination of the mass transfer coefficient

Typical software screenshot - UOP7MkII Process Diagram

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ORDERING SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
An apparatus for teaching the principles of the
Electrical supply: absorption of gas into liquid, using a packed column
UOP7-MkII-A: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz, 2A Column working length is 1.4m x 80mm diameter,
UOP7-MkII-B: 115V/1ph/60Hz, 4A split into two sections
UOP7-MkII-G: 220-240V/1ph/60Hz, 2A
Two electronic pressure sensors measure the pressure
Water supply: drop across each half of the column
5 l/min at 2 bar An electronically controlled submersible pump provides
a liquid flow of 1-10 l/min
CO supply:
60l feed tank
20 l/min at 1 bar
Water flow can be used in either recycle or one-pass
Computer: A Windows PC (not supplied) running operation
Windows 98 or later, with USB port is required Column supplied with 10mm x 10mm Raschig rings
if running the data logging software as packing material, total volume 7 litres. Other sizes
can beused
OVERALL DIMENSIONS Centrifugal fan provides air flow up to 160 l/min
Height: 2.876 m (1.781m disassembled) Two electronic temperature sensors measure the air
Width: 1.017m and liquid temperatures
Depth: 0.667m Electronic measurement of CO concentration in the air
Net weight: 100kg (dry, unpacked) streams, measurements can be taken at the column inlet
and outlet
SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
Sensor values displayed on an alpha-numeric display
Gross weight 200kg on the control console
Volume 2.2m3 Data logging as standard (requires PC, not supplied)

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