Weep Fraction of Tray Formula

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Weep Ratio refers to the ratio of the liquid weeping or leaking through a tray or packing in a distillation column to the total liquid flow on that tray. Check FAQs
fw=WQD
fw - Weep Ratio?W - Weep Rate?QD - Downcomer Liquid Load?

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0.8018Edit=0.4587Edit0.5721Edit
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Weep Fraction of Tray Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fw=WQD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fw=0.4587m³/s0.5721m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fw=0.45870.5721
Next Step Evaluate
fw=0.801782905086523
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fw=0.8018

Weep Fraction of Tray Formula Elements

Variables
Weep Ratio
Weep Ratio refers to the ratio of the liquid weeping or leaking through a tray or packing in a distillation column to the total liquid flow on that tray.
Symbol: fw
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weep Rate
Weep Rate refers to the rate at which liquid leaks or weeps through the tray or packing of a distillation column.
Symbol: W
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Downcomer Liquid Load
Downcomer Liquid Load refers to the velocity of clear liquid component flowing through the downcomer entrance of a tray.
Symbol: QD
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Weep Fraction of Tray?

Weep Fraction of Tray evaluator uses Weep Ratio = Weep Rate/Downcomer Liquid Load to evaluate the Weep Ratio, The Weep Fraction of Tray formula is defined as the ratio of the liquid weeping or leaking through a tray or packing in a distillation column to the total liquid flow on that tray. Weep Ratio is denoted by fw symbol.

How to evaluate Weep Fraction of Tray using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weep Fraction of Tray, enter Weep Rate (W) & Downcomer Liquid Load (QD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weep Fraction of Tray

What is the formula to find Weep Fraction of Tray?
The formula of Weep Fraction of Tray is expressed as Weep Ratio = Weep Rate/Downcomer Liquid Load. Here is an example- 0.080178 = 0.4587/0.5721.
How to calculate Weep Fraction of Tray?
With Weep Rate (W) & Downcomer Liquid Load (QD) we can find Weep Fraction of Tray using the formula - Weep Ratio = Weep Rate/Downcomer Liquid Load.
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