The optimum plate aspect ratio for the best performance in a flat-plate thermal diffusion column of the Frazier scheme

摘要

The effects of plate aspect ration on the degree of separation, production rate and plate surface area in a flat-plate thermal diffusion column of the Frazier scheme, have been investigated. Theoretical considerations show that when the thermal dif- fusion columns of the Frazier scheme are constructed with the best plate aspect ratio, maximum separation, maximum pro- duction rate or minimum plate surface area can be obtained.