Table 5
Comparison of pilot-scale design parameters between various techniques.
Design parameter | HSDM | Scale-up | Kinetic |
---|---|---|---|
Column diameter (cm) | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Bed height (cm) | 150 | 160 | 160.2 |
Flow rate (cc/min) | 185 | 185 | 185 |
Adsorbent mass (kg) | 70.6 | 70.7 | 79.7 |
Breakthrough time (min) | 330 | 370 | 330 |
Maximum solid phase loading (mg/g) | 3.85 | N/A | 2.8 |
Breakthrough volume (L) | 61.5 | 68.5 | 61.5 |