Description
Return one absorption operating-line point.
A process stream can be described on mass, mole, phase or solvent bases, which are not interchangeable. Lever rules, partition factors and operating-line terms assume compatible composition definitions and an appropriate physical model; a local balance does not determine equilibrium properties or a complete separation design.
Return one absorption operating-line point.
When to use this tool
Use Absorption Operating Line One Step when checking the stated stream composition, phase or separation-model term.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter liquidFlow, gasFlow, liquidMoleRatio, anchorLiquidRatio, anchorGasRatio. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read gasMoleRatio, slope. Use the output convention below.
Return one absorption operating-line point. Require nonnegative liquid flow/ratios and gasFlow > 0; slope = liquidFlow/gasFlow, gasMoleRatio = anchorGasRatio+slope*(liquidMoleRatio-anchorLiquidRatio).1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| liquidFlow | Positive solute-free liquid-carrier molar flow. | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| gasFlow | Positive solute-free gas-carrier molar flow. | Required. Finite number; strictly above 0. |
| liquidMoleRatio | Solute moles per solute-free liquid-carrier mole, not a mole fraction. | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| anchorLiquidRatio | Anchor Liquid Ratio | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| anchorGasRatio | Anchor Gas Ratio | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| gasMoleRatio | Gas Mole Ratio | Required. Finite number. |
| slope | Slope | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"liquidFlow": 20,
"gasFlow": 10,
"liquidMoleRatio": 0.3,
"anchorLiquidRatio": 0.1,
"anchorGasRatio": 0.05
},
"output": {
"gasMoleRatio": 0.44999999999999996,
"slope": 2
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Ratios and flows must use compatible solute-free carrier bases; this is not an equilibrium relation or a complete absorber design.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use verified equilibrium and material-property data on consistent bases and solve the complete process model for actual separation or equipment decisions.
References
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