Plate Spacing in Column Design Formulas

Plate Spacing refers to tray spacing or the distance between trays in a distillation column. And is denoted by l_t. Plate Spacing is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Plate Spacing is always positive.

Column Design formulas that make use of Plate Spacing

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FAQ

What is the Plate Spacing?

Plate Spacing refers to tray spacing or the distance between trays in a distillation column. Plate Spacing is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Plate Spacing is always positive.

Can the Plate Spacing be negative?

No, the Plate Spacing, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Plate Spacing?

Plate Spacing is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Plate Spacing can be measured.

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