Calculation of horizontal liquid-liquid phase separation tanks
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I was wondering if anyone has calculated the size of liquid-liquid phase separation tanks, for example, in the case of separating an azeotrope from water. Could you provide some guidance, or maybe some calculation tables? Thank you very much
I possess a patented technology for an \"automatic oil-water separator\" used in azeotropic dehydration, which enables continuous input and output. You can contact me. For intermittent oil-water separation, the required settling time can generally be determined based on the separation requirements, and the volume can be determined by taking into account the amount of mixture to be treated. But I recommend using a vertical tank to achieve the best separation results.
Aren’t they usually horizontal tanks, with a partition inside the tank, and the azeotrope overflowing to one side of the partition for reflux?
No, my fully automatic oil-water separator contains a partition; it serves as a buffer area for the oil-water mixture. After that, the mixture enters the separation zone, and once separated, it is discharged through respective outlets. The oil can be recycled or sent back to the oil tank, while the water is directly discharged into the water tank. Fully automatic, requiring no manual operation.