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Why does the diameter of distillation column vary at different location?

April 26, 2017column diameter different distillation location

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Why does the diameter of distillation column vary at different location?

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But why be concerned about this? Columns are often constructed of expensive alloys, glass lined, or heat treated to avoid erosion, corrosion or stress problems. Minimizing the column size minimizes the cost. Along with quality of product, cost is an optimization factor.