Thermal expansion problem in packed towers
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Gentlemen, the packing may expand when heated. My boss wants me to determine whether this expansion of the packing could cause the tower to burst. How can I find out?
Did expansion break the tower? ! That can’t be true! ! Not sure about the operating temperature when buying a filler? ! If it is a filler issue, it can be determined through tower pressure. If the tower pressure increases or the liquid level at the bottom of the tower is abnormal, the packing may be damaged abnormally.
The fillers all have a porosity of over 90%, are low in density, and are elastic. Moreover, the tower expands as the temperature rises, so that won’t happen
To address this issue, it is first necessary to understand the properties of the filler and the structural characteristics of the tower. Additionally, \"filler\" is just a general term; it would be better to clarify it before discussing further, for reference.