Study on an ideal start-up model for a modified Scheibel column

摘要

The start-up process existed in every solvent extraction process. An optimal start-up strategy in the solvent extraction process can shorten the time to get to steady state greatly. In order to offer some useful methods for the study on the start-up in the extraction process, an ideal start-up model was developed for a modified Scheibel extraction column. The numerical solution for the multi-stage extraction system was obtained from solving the mathematical equations. From the calculated values, the relationships between variables and time were established. According to the relationships obtained above, suitable startup strategy could be taken to drive the extraction system to the desired steady state.