Vent bleed

For column pressure control there are Ihrea genaial approaches vent bleed (to arraosphere or to vacuum system), hot vapor bypass, and flooded condenser. These approaches are illustrated in Fig. 5.11-2.3 For an atmospheric column, the vent approach is quite simple. The vapor bypass represents a temperature bleading method. Partial flooding of the condenser suiface adjusts the bent transfer capability or the condenser. The schemes are generally self-explanatory. 

FIGURE 5.11-2 Schemes Tor control of columa pressure (a) pressure control for na atmospheric column (vent bleed to atmosphere) (b) split ranga valves in a block and bleed arrangement (vent bleed to vacuum) . (c) hot vapor bypass pressure control and (d) flooded condeaser pressure control. 

Column top pressure is controlled by a vent/bleed system i.e., inert gas is added if pressure is low, and gas from the reflux drum is vented if pressure is high. 

Decanter Models in Aspen. Up to this point, we have been using the Decanter model in the simulations. It assumes that there are only two phases, both liquid, and that the decanter pressure is fixed at the specified design value (pressure does not change with temperature or composition). These assumptions do not reflect reality but appear to suffice for steady-state design. In a real decanter, there is a vapor space above the two liquid phases, and pressure will vary with compositions and temperatures unless an inert gas is used to keep a constant pressure via a vent-bleed split-ranged valve setup. 

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A service that is used intermittently should be connected to process equipment by a hose, which is disconnected when not in use, or by double block and bleed valves. If a hose is used, it should be provided with a vent so that it can be depressured before it is disconnected. 

In the normal rest position, carrier gas is fed to the top of the column at pressure PI through a gauge G1 and a buffer volume B1. Excess of carrier-gas bleeds back through the injection capillary, cleaning out the tube, and is allowed to vent to atmosphere via the side arm (d), which is connected through the buffer B2 and the valves V2 and V3. 

Septum bleed is worse than in split mode because all the flow goes through the column. Most of the splitless inlet systems that are presently available use a vented septum technique to avoid this problem. 

NFPA 57 recommends that LNG dispensers be protected from collisions with vehicles and that they incorporate an emergency shut-down system. The maximum delivery pressure of the dispenser shall not exceed the operating pressure of the LNG tanks on the vehicle being refueled, and the LNG delivery hoses must have a shut-off valve at the end and a breakaway valve in the event a vehicle drives off with the refueling hoses attached. Bleed and vent valve must be incorporated into the dispensing lines to allow them to be drained and depressurized prior to disconnection if necessary. 

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