by LWTCS » Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:48 am
Observations:
1.The larger volume of liquid (ABV) on the plate acts as a thermal barrier between the excessive heat from the primary boiler and the rectifying section.
A. The larger liquid volume acts as an automatic temperature regulator based on the ABV on the plate at that moment.
2.The larger volume of liquid (ABV) allows for lag within the phase change cycle and therefore is not as eminently dependant on the performance of the next lowest plate (or primary boiler) to remain eminently stable. And as such, the still head atop the thumper(s) will perform with more stability and with more speed.
Need to know:
Optimal input values,,,what is the optimal amount of liquid volumes needed for say a two thumper set up to fully exploit the above mentioned behaviors?
Example;
What would it take to get a 2”x 24” packed section to pound out a rock solid 95% @ 3 liters per hr. (or better) for the duration? Or what would it take to pound out an 8% wash at barrel strength @ 4 liter per hour…….?