Liquid Holdup Formula

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Liquid Holdup is the total volume of the Liquid at the Pack Surfaces as well as that in the pack pores, the holdup regions and the column bottom. Check FAQs
fl=VlV
fl - Liquid Holdup?Vl - Volume of Liquid Phase?V - Volume of Reactor?

Liquid Holdup Example

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Here is how the Liquid Holdup equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Liquid Holdup equation looks like.

0.1201Edit=120Edit999Edit
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Liquid Holdup Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fl=VlV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fl=120999
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fl=120999
Next Step Evaluate
fl=0.12012012012012
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fl=0.1201

Liquid Holdup Formula Elements

Variables
Liquid Holdup
Liquid Holdup is the total volume of the Liquid at the Pack Surfaces as well as that in the pack pores, the holdup regions and the column bottom.
Symbol: fl
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Liquid Phase
The Volume of Liquid Phase in a Reactor is often referred to as the "Reactor Volume occupied by the Liquid Phase" or simply the "Liquid Volume in Reactor".
Symbol: Vl
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Reactor
Volume of Reactor is a measure of the space within the reactor vessel available for the chemical reaction to take place.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Liquid Holdup?

Liquid Holdup evaluator uses Liquid Holdup = Volume of Liquid Phase/Volume of Reactor to evaluate the Liquid Holdup, The Liquid Holdup formula is defined as the Ratio between the Volume of Liquid flowing through Reactor and Volume of Reactor. Liquid Holdup is denoted by fl symbol.

How to evaluate Liquid Holdup using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Liquid Holdup, enter Volume of Liquid Phase (Vl) & Volume of Reactor (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Liquid Holdup

What is the formula to find Liquid Holdup?
The formula of Liquid Holdup is expressed as Liquid Holdup = Volume of Liquid Phase/Volume of Reactor. Here is an example- 0.12012 = 120/999.
How to calculate Liquid Holdup?
With Volume of Liquid Phase (Vl) & Volume of Reactor (V) we can find Liquid Holdup using the formula - Liquid Holdup = Volume of Liquid Phase/Volume of Reactor.
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