Weir Length in Column Design Formulas

The weir length refers to the length of support strips which plays a significant role in controlling liquid distribution, within the column. And is denoted by l_w. Weir Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Weir Length is always positive.

Formulas to find Weir Length in Column Design

fxLength of Weir given Clearance Area and Apron Height of TrayGo

Column Design formulas that make use of Weir Length

fxClearance Area under Downcomer given Weir Length and Apron HeightGo

fxHeight of Liquid Crest over WeirGo

List of variables in Column Design formulas

fx Clearance Area Under Downcomer Go

fx Apron Height Go

FAQ

What is the Weir Length?

The weir length refers to the length of support strips which plays a significant role in controlling liquid distribution, within the column. Weir Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Weir Length is always positive.

Can the Weir Length be negative?

No, the Weir Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Weir Length?

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

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