Fractional Active Area in Column Design Formulas

Fractional Active Area is defined as the ratio of active area available in a column to the total cross sectional area of the column. And is denoted by f_a.

Formulas to find Fractional Active Area in Column Design

fxFractional Active Area given Downcomer Area and Total Column AreaGo

fxFractional Active Area given Fractional Downcomer AreaGo

List of variables in Column Design formulas

fx Downcomer Area Go

fx Tower Cross Sectional Area Go

fx Fractional Downcomer Area Go

FAQ

What is the Fractional Active Area?

Fractional Active Area is defined as the ratio of active area available in a column to the total cross sectional area of the column.

Can the Fractional Active Area be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Fractional Active Area, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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