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7.4.3
TZ
W
C K b K c K d P1 M
(Eq. 7.4.3-1)
A=
1
V TZM
6.32 CK b K c K d P1
(Eq. 7.4.3-2)
A=
1
V TZG
1.175 CK b K c K d P1
(Eq. 7.4.3-3)
The correction factor due to the back pressure K b for the preliminary sizing is given in Fig. 7.4.3-1
Figure 7.4.3-1: Back pressure correction factor for gases and vapors K b from API RP 520, Page 37
520
500
480
460
Coefficient C
440
420
400
380
360
340
320
300
1
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2,2
2,4
2,6
2,8
3,2
3,4
3,6
3,8
4,2
4,4
4,6
4,8
Figure 7.4.3-2: Coefficient C in function of the specific heat ratio from API RP 520, Page 44.
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7.4-4
7 Sizing
In alternative to Fig. 7.4.3-1 the coefficient C can be calculated from Eq. 7.4.3-4
k +1
2 k 1
C = 520 k
k +1
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Unit:
lbm lbmol R
lb f hr
(Eq. 7.4.3-4)
7.4-5