Table 1
Equipment used in the experimental setup.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Column | (72 mm i.d × 1600 mm long), Plexiglas |
| Feeding pump | Centrifugal (KSB), flow rate = 1 m3/h, head = 20 m, carbon steel |
| Recycle pump | Centrifugal (KSB), flow rate = 5 m3/h, head = 25 m, carbon steel |
| Feeding tank | Volume = 100 L, PVC |
| Pressure gauge | Bourdon type gauge, 4 inch dial, 0–200 mbar, stainless steel |
| Gas flow meter | Floating type flowmeter, 0–800 L/min, glass made |
| Flow meter for fresh liquid | Floating type flowmeter, 0–40 L/min, glass made |
| Flow meter for recycle liquid | Floating type flowmeter, 0–4000 L/h, glass made |