How to use Aspen to calculate the parameters of condensers for gas-phase entrained solvents
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Hello, experts! I’m new to ASPEN, and I have a question right now: 1. Raw material A (in liquid form) is added dropwise to raw material B (also in liquid form, containing solvent C). During the reaction, gases D and E are produced immediately. 2. The gases generated contain a certain amount of solvent C; this solvent C needs to be condensed and returned to the reactor, while gases D and E need to be removed from the reactor. Here’s the question: What size is required for the condenser? Should water at 5°C be used for condensation, and what parameters are needed regarding flow rate? I would be very grateful if someone could give me some guidance!
Aspen cannot simulate the gas entrainment amount; you can only estimate it. Once you have made that estimate, you can use Aspen’s EDR to calculate the heat exchange area