IPE-TM-510 Hydraulics
IPE-TM-510-14
1. Table of Contents 1
2. Purpose 1
3. Determine Pump Minimum Flow Protection Requirements 1
4. Normal Flow Below Pump Minimum Flow, Spillback with Control Valve 2
Adapted for Multiple Cases 3
5. Normal Flow Below Pump Minimum Flow, Spillback with Restriction Orifice 6
6. Normal Flow for Lowest Process Flow Case Below Pump Minimum Flow 13
7. Column Total Overhead Pump with Spillback 20
APPENDIX A 26
APPENIDX B 27
Tool T-510-04, (see Appendix A and B for graphical decision trees) shall be used to determine whether a pump requires minimum flow protection. If the Design Engineer concludes that pump minimum flow protection is required, the tool will indicate the section number and procedure number that shall be used as a guide to ensure that the hydraulic circuits are set up properly. All the simulation and flow scenario factors are calculated in Tool “T-510-04 Factors and Spillback Requirements for P98 Hydraulics”. The only required input to the tool is the pump minimum flow, normal process flows and specific gravity.
This example involves a pump with a single discharge flow path and a single process case. At normal and design flow scenario, the process flow is below the minimum flow of the pump; the spillback flow control valve will be slightly open since some flow must spillback continuously. Reference Procedure IPE-TM-500-05, to determine if a control valve (because of the flexibility to adjust its opening if the system hydraulics change) in the spillback line is a better option than a restriction orifice. For the alternate flow scenario, the flow through the pump is at the pump minimum flow. The hydraulic circuit for the spillback shall address the full rangability of the spillback flow control valve. The normal flow scenario is equal to the amount of liquid spilling back at normal conditions and the alternate flow scenario is equal to the pump minimum flow. It shall be capable of passing the minimum continuous flow of the pump if the forward flow control valve ever closes (due to a localized instrument air failure, for example).
The Design Engineer shall adhere to the following (see Example 4 hydraulic tabulations):
A situation may arise requiring this example to be adapted for multiple process cases. The Design Engineer shall adhere to the following:
The Instrument Engineer shall adhere to the following:
From Tool T-510-04, :
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Circuit 3: PP SPLITTER DIOLEFIN RECYCLE Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
PROPYLENE-PROPANE SPLITTER 142 -6.60 106.6 -6.60 106.6 -6.60 106.6
Line 1 ‡ 3 3.3 0.03 0.08 113.2 0.08 113.2 0.08 113.2
Static Head 140 -31.18 113.1 -31.18 113.1 -31.18 113.1
PP SPLITTER DIOEFIN RECYCLE PUMPS *Gov* 3 -489.0 144.3 -489.0 144.3 -489.0 144.3
Pump head, feet 2189.0 2189.0 2189.0
Pump capacity, gpm 20 20 20
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.516
Operating Temperature, degF 60
Viscosity, cp 0.05
Line 3 ‡ 1.5 0.9 1.01 0.91 633.2 0.91 633.2 0.33 633.2
DIOLEFIN PUMP DISCHARGE FE(1703) 2 1.90 632.3 1.90 632.3 1.90 632.3
Line 4 ‡ 1.5 .21 1.01 0.21 630.4 0.21 630.4 0.21 630.4
SPILLBACK SPLIT 630.2 630.2 630.2
Line 5 1.5 1.2 0.57 0.70 630.2 0.84 630.2 0.25 630.2
PP SPLITTER DIOLEFIN RECIRC FE(1704) 2 1.98 629.5 2.40 629.4 0.71 630.0
Line 13 1.5 .21 0.57 0.12 627.5 0.14 627.0 0.04 629.2
PP SPLITTER DIOLEFIN RECIRC CV(1604) 59.40 627.4 83.92 626.8 27.84 629.2
Line 14 1.5 0.9 0.57 0.51 568.0 0.61 542.9 0.18 601.4
MIXER NODE: PP SPL DIOLEFIN RECYCLE/SHP 567.5 542.3 601.2
‡ (Flow%=116.3)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
Circuit 4: PP SPLITTER DIOLEFIN RECYCLE SPILLBACK Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% .0% 100.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
SPILLBACK SPLIT 630.2 630.2
Line 8 (Flow%=16.3)(Alter%=713.5) 1.5 .77 0.13 0.10 630.2 1.56 630.2
DIOLEFIN RECYCLE SPILLBACK CV(1603) 507.80 630.1 503.94 628.6
Line 9 (Flow%=16.3)(Alter%=713.5) 1.5 .77 0.13 0.10 122.3 1.56 124.7
DIOLEFIN RECYCLE SPILLBACK RETURN 122.2 123.1
This example involves a pump with a single discharge flow path and multiple process cases. At normal and design flow scenarios for both process cases, the net forward flow is below the minimum flow of the centrifugal pump; therefore, the minimum flow of the pump will spillback continuously. Reference Procedure IPE-TM-500-05, to determine if a restriction orifice (due to its lower cost) in the spillback line is a better option than a control valve. The restriction orifice sizing is generally left to the contractor. All flow scenarios for all process cases are set equal to the pump minimum flow plus the net forward flow.
This example assumes that the heat and weight balance does not include a stream number to model the pump minimum flow plus the net forward flow. If such a stream number is available in the heat and weight balance, set the design and alternate flow scenarios for lines 17 and 18 to 100%, and disregard this Procedure.
The Design Engineer shall adhere to the following (see Example 5 hydraulic tabulations):
For this case, Tool T-510-04, does not calculate the flow factors correctly. The tool assumes a control valve will be installed in the spillback line and will generate flow factors in order for the flow through the pump to be equal to the pump minimum flow. However, when a restriction orifice is used, the flow through the pump should be set equal to the pump minimum flow plus the net forward flow.
Pump Minimum Flow (gpm): 20
Case A net forward flow (gpm): 9.4
Case B net forward flow (gpm): 6.6
Case A Desired flow through pump (gpm): 20+9.4
Case B Desired flow through pump (gpm): 20+6.6
Simulation stream factor for lines 1 and 3: (20+9.4)/9.4 = 312.8%
Simulation stream factor for lines 101/103: (20+6.6)/6.6 = 403.0%
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Circuit 6: STRIPPER REFLUX (CASE A ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
STRIPPER RECEIVER 11 20.30 20.30 20.30
Line 1 ‡ 3 2.2 0.04 0.09 20.30 0.09 20.30 0.09 20.30
Static Head 8 -3.03 20.21 -3.03 20.21 -3.03 20.21
STRIPPER REFLUX PUMP *Gov* 3 -56.64 23.24 -56.64 23.24 -56.64 23.24
Pump head, feet 157.1 157.05 157.05
Pump capacity, gpm 29 29 29
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.833
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.61
Line 3 ‡ 2 1.5 0.45 0.60 79.88 0.60 79.88 0.60 79.88
SPILLBACK SPLITTER 79.27 79.27 79.27
Line 5 1.5 .66 0.35 0.23 79.27 0.28 79.27 0.06 79.27
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE A ONLY FE(1705) 2 1.00 79.04 1.21 78.99 0.36 79.21
Line 20 1.5 .66 0.35 0.23 78.04 0.28 77.79 0.06 78.84
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE A ONLY CV(1605) 25.27 77.82 23.67 77.51 30.97 78.76
Line 21 1.5 2.4 0.35 0.84 51.50 1.02 52.57 0.21 47.70
Static Head 72 26.10 50.65 26.10 51.55 26.10 47.40
STRIPPER 72 24.56 25.45 21.30
‡ (Flow%=312.8)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
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Circuit 7: STRIPPER REFLUX (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
STRIPPER RECEIVER 11 20.30 20.30 20.30
Line 101 ‡ 3 2.2 0.08 0.18 20.30 0.18 20.30 0.18 20.30
Static Head 8 -3.03 20.12 -3.03 20.12 -3.03 20.12
STRIPPER REFLUX PUMP (DUMMY) *Gov* 3 -50.29 23.15 -50.29 23.15 -50.29 23.15
Pump head, feet 139.4 139.38 139.38
Pump capacity, gpm 38 38 38
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.833
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.61
Line 103 ‡ 2 1.5 0.77 1.16 73.44 1.16 73.44 1.16 73.44
SPILLBACK SPLITTER 72.28 72.28 72.28
Line 5 1.5 .66 0.35 0.23 72.28 0.28 72.28 0.08 72.28
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE B ONLY FE(1795) 2 1.00 72.05 1.21 72.00 0.36 72.20
Line 20 1.5 .66 0.35 0.23 71.05 0.28 70.79 0.08 71.84
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE B ONLY CV(1695) 19.32 70.82 17.94 70.51 24.06 71.76
Line 21 1.5 2.4 0.35 0.84 51.50 1.02 52.57 0.30 47.70
Static Head 72 26.10 50.66 26.10 51.55 26.10 47.40
STRIPPER 72 24.56 25.45 21.30
‡ (Flow%=403)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
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Circuit 6: STRIPPER REFLUX (CASE A ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
STRIPPER RECEIVER 11 20.30 20.30 20.30
Line 1 ‡ 3 2.2 0.02 0.05 20.30 0.05 20.30 0.05 20.30
Static Head 8 -3.03 20.25 -3.03 20.25 -3.03 20.25
STRIPPER REFLUX PUMP *Gov* 3 -63.83 23.28 -63.83 23.28 -63.83 23.28
Pump head, feet 176.9 176.91 176.91
Pump capacity, gpm 21 21 21
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.833
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.61
Line 3 ‡ 2 1.5 0.21 0.31 87.11 0.31 87.11 0.31 87.11
SPILLBACK SPLITTER 86.80 86.80 86.80
Line 5 1.5 .66 0.18 0.12 86.80 0.14 86.80 0.04 86.80
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE A ONLY FE(1705) 2 0.49 86.68 0.59 86.65 0.18 86.76
Line 20 1.5 .66 0.18 0.12 86.19 0.14 86.06 0.04 86.58
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE A ONLY CV(1605) 34.97 86.07 33.83 85.91 38.98 86.54
Line 21 1.5 2.4 0.18 0.44 51.10 0.53 52.08 0.16 47.56
Static Head 72 26.10 50.66 26.10 51.55 26.10 47.40
STRIPPER 72 24.56 25.45 21.30
‡ (Flow%=312.8)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
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Circuit 7: STRIPPER REFLUX (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
STRIPPER RECEIVER 11 20.30 20.30 20.30
Line 101 ‡ 3 2.2 0.04 0.09 20.30 0.09 20.30 0.09 20.30
Static Head 8 -3.03 20.21 -3.03 20.21 -3.03 20.21
STRIPPER REFLUX PUMP (DUMMY) *Gov* 3 -56.64 23.24 -56.64 23.24 -56.64 23.24
Pump head, feet 157.1 157.05 157.05
Pump capacity, gpm 27 27 27
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.833
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.61
Line 103 ‡ 2 1.5 0.45 0.60 79.88 0.60 79.88 0.60 79.88
SPILLBACK SPLITTER 79.29 79.29 79.29
Line 5 1.5 .66 0.18 0.12 79.29 0.15 79.29 0.04 79.29
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE B ONLY FE(1795) 2 0.49 79.17 0.59 79.14 0.18 79.25
Line 20 1.5 .66 0.18 0.12 78.68 0.15 78.55 0.04 79.07
STRIPPER REFLUX CASE B ONLY CV(1695) 27.46 78.56 26.32 78.40 31.47 79.03
Line 21 1.5 2.4 0.18 0.44 51.10 0.53 52.08 0.16 47.56
Static Head 72 26.10 50.66 26.10 51.55 26.10 47.40
STRIPPER 72 24.56 25.45 21.30
‡ (Flow%=403)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
This example involves a pump with a single discharge flow path and multiple process cases. At the normal (100%) flow scenario of the process case that governs the pump sizing, the process flow exceeds the minimum continuous flow of the pump and the spillback flow control valve is closed. At the normal (100%) flow scenario of the lowest process case, the process flow is less than the minimum continuous flow of the pump and the spillback flow controller automatically adjusts the opening of the spillback flow control valve until the flow through the pump equals or exceeds the minimum continuous flow. For the net forward flow circuit, the alternate flow scenario of the case governing the pump and all flow scenarios of the lowest process flow case are set equal to the pump minimum flow. For the spillback circuit of the lowest process flow case, the normal flow scenario is equal to the amount of fluid spilling back during normal operation and the alternate flow scenario is equal to the pump minimum flow.
The Design Engineer shall adhere to the following (see Example 6 hydraulic tabulations):
From Tool T-510-04, :
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Circuit 8: BENZENE COLUMN NET BTMS (CASE A ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 50.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE COLUMN 16 -10.20 5.1 -10.20 6.0 -10.20 2.0
Liquid Level 1 -0.16 15.3 -0.16 16.2 -0.16 12.2
Line 1 (Alt% = 66.0) 6 3.1 0.02 0.06 15.5 0.07 16.4 0.03 12.4
Static Head 14 -4.54 15.4 -4.54 16.3 -4.54 12.3
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS PUMPS *Gov* 3 -101.57 20.0 -97.42 20.8 -112.91 16.9
Pump head, feet 310.6 297.9 345.3
Pump capacity, gpm 94 103 62
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.755
Operating Temperature, degF 279
Viscosity, cp 0.23
Line 3 (Alt% = 66.0) 3 1.9 0.62 1.18 121.6 1.43 118.3 0.53 129.8
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS CASE A FE(1706) 3 1.56 120.5 1.88 116.9 0.39 129.3
Line 4 (Alt% = 66.0) 3 1.3 0.62 0.78 118.9 0.94 115.0 0.35 128.9
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 118.1 114.1 128.5
Line 5 3 1.3 0.62 0.78 118.1 0.94 114.1 0.20 128.5
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE A FE(1707) 3 1.56 117.3 1.88 113.1 0.39 128.3
Line 26 3 .92 0.62 0.57 115.8 0.69 111.2 0.14 127.9
Static Head 2 0.65 115.2 0.65 110.5 0.65 127.8
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE A CV(1607) 2 25.13 114.6 20.20 109.9 38.12 127.1
Line 27 3 .87 0.62 0.54 89.4 0.65 89.7 0.13 89.0
Static Head 162 53.09 88.9 53.09 88.9 53.09 88.9
TOLUENE COLUMN 164 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0
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Circuit 9: BENZENE COLUMN NET BTMS (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 50.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE COLUMN 16 -10.20 5.1 -10.20 6.0 -10.20 2.0
Liquid Level 0 -0.16 15.3 -0.16 16.2 -0.16 12.2
Line 101 ‡ 6 3.1 0.03 0.10 15.5 0.10 16.4 0.10 12.4
Static Head 14 -4.54 15.4 -4.54 16.3 -4.54 12.3
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS PUMPS (DUMMY) 3 -90.67 19.9 -90.67 20.8 -90.67 16.8
Pump head, feet 277.3 277.3 277.3
Pump capacity, gpm 121 121 121
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.755
Operating Temperature, degF 279
Viscosity, cp 0.23
Line 103 ‡ 3 1.9 1.02 1.93 110.6 1.93 111.5 1.93 107.5
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS CASE B FE(1708) 3 1.42 108.6 1.42 109.5 1.42 105.5
Line 104 ‡ 3 1.3 1.02 1.28 107.2 1.28 108.1 1.28 104.1
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 105.9 106.8 102.8
Line 5 3 1.3 0.62 0.78 105.9 0.94 106.8 0.20 102.8
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE B FE(1709) 3 1.56 105.2 1.88 105.9 0.39 102.6
Line 26 3 0.92 0.62 0.57 103.6 0.68 104.0 0.14 102.3
Static Head 2 0.65 103.0 0.65 103.3 0.65 102.1
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE B CV(1609) 2 12.98 102.4 13.18 102.7 12.46 101.5
Line 27 3 0.87 0.62 0.54 89.4 0.65 89.5 0.14 89.0
Static Head 162 53.07 88.9 53.07 88.9 53.07 88.9
TOLUENE COLUMN 164 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0
‡ (Flow%=127.7)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
Circuit 10: PUMP MINIMUM FLOW SPILLBACK (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% .0% 100.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 105.9 102.8
Line 8 (Flow%=27.7)(Alter%=461) 3 1.3 0.99 1.29 105.9 1.29 102.8
PUMP SPILLBACK CASE B CV(1606) 82.54 104.7 82.54 101.6
Line 9 (Flow%=27.7)(Alter%=461) 3 1.3 0.99 1.29 22.1 1.29 19.0
Static Head 17 5.52 20.8 5.52 17.7
BENZENE COLUMN 17 10.20 5.1 10.20 2.0
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Circuit 8: BENZENE COLUMN NET BTMS (CASE A ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 50.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE COLUMN 16 -10.20 4.0 -10.20 5.0 -10.20 1.0
Liquid Level 0 -0.16 14.2 -0.16 15.2 -0.16 11.2
Line 1 (Alt% = 66.0) 6 3.1 0.01 0.02 14.4 0.02 15.4 0.01 11.4
Static Head 14 -4.54 14.3 -4.54 15.3 -4.54 11.4
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS PUMPS *Gov* 3 -116.21 18.9 -114.88 19.9 -119.24 15.9
Pump head, feet 355.4 351.3 364.6
Pump capacity, gpm 48.5 53.4 24.3
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.755
Operating Temperature, degF 279
Viscosity, cp 0.23
Line 3 (Alt% = 66.0) 3 1.9 0.17 0.33 135.1 0.40 134.8 0.15 135.1
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS CASE A FE(1706) 3 0.42 134.8 0.51 134.4 0.10 135.0
Line 4 (Alt% = 66.0) 3 1.3 0.17 0.22 134.3 0.27 133.9 0.10 134.9
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 134.1 133.6 134.8
Line 5 3 1.3 0.17 0.22 134.1 0.27 133.6 0.06 134.8
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE A FE(1707) 3 0.42 133.9 0.51 133.3 0.10 134.7
Line 26 3 .92 0.17 0.16 133.5 0.19 132.8 0.04 134.6
Static Head 2 0.65 133.3 0.65 132.6 0.65 134.6
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE A CV(1607) 2 43.64 132.7 42.90 132.0 45.01 133.9
Line 27 3 .87 0.62 0.15 89.4 0.18 89.7 0.04 89.0
Static Head 162 53.09 88.9 53.09 88.9 53.09 88.9
TOLUENE COLUMN 164 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0
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Circuit 9: BENZENE COLUMN NET BTMS (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 50.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE COLUMN 16 -10.20 4.0 -10.20 5.0 -10.20 1.0
Liquid Level 1 -0.16 14.2 -0.16 15.2 -0.16 11.2
Line 101 ‡ 6 3.1 0.01 0.03 14.4 0.03 15.4 0.03 11.4
Static Head 14 -4.54 14.3 -4.54 15.3 -4.54 11.3
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS PUMPS (DUMMY) 3 -112.91 18.9 -112.91 19.9 -112.91 15.9
Pump head, feet 345.3 345.3 345.3
Pump capacity, gpm 62 62 62
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.755
Operating Temperature, degF 279
Viscosity, cp 0.23
Line 103 ‡ 3 1.9 0.28 0.54 131.8 0.54 132.8 0.54 128.8
BENZENE COLUMN BOTTOMS CASE B FE(1708) 3 0.38 131.2 0.38 132.2 0.38 128.2
Line 104 ‡ 3 1.3 0.28 0.36 130.9 0.36 131.9 0.36 127.9
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 130.5 131.5 127.5
Line 5 3 1.3 0.17 0.22 130.5 0.27 131.5 0.06 127.5
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE B FE(1709) 3 0.42 130.3 0.51 131.2 0.11 127.4
Line 26 3 0.92 0.17 0.16 129.9 0.19 130.7 0.04 127.3
Static Head 2 0.65 129.7 0.65 130.5 0.65 127.3
BENZENE BTMS TO TOL CASE B CV(1609) 2 40.04 129.1 40.84 129.9 37.74 126.6
Line 27 3 0.87 0.62 0.15 89.1 0.18 89.1 0.04 88.9
Static Head 162 53.07 88.9 53.07 88.9 53.07 88.9
TOLUENE COLUMN 164 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0 2.79 33.0
‡ (Flow%=127.7)(Design%=100.0)(Alt%=100.0)
Circuit 10: PUMP MINIMUM FLOW SPILLBACK (CASE B ONLY) Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% .0% 100.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
BENZENE BTMS PUMP SPILLBACK SPLITTER 130.5 127.5
Line 8 (Flow%=27.7)(Alter%=461) 3 1.3 0.29 0.38 130.5 0.38 127.5
PUMP SPILLBACK CASE B CV(1606) 110.02 130.1 110.02 127.1
Line 9 (Flow%=27.7)(Alter%=461) 3 1.3 0.29 0.38 20.1 0.38 17.1
Static Head 17 5.52 19.7 5.52 16.7
BENZENE COLUMN 17 10.20 4.0 10.20 1.0
This example involves a column total overhead pump with multiple process cases. At the normal (100%) flow scenario for each process case, the process flow exceeds the minimum continuous flow of the pump and the spillback flow control valve is closed. An automated spillback is not required in column total overhead liquid service when – for all process cases - the sum of the normal (100%) reflux flow and turndown flow of net overhead liquid exceeds the minimum continuous flow of the pump. In this example, the requirement is not satisfied for Case 2; therefore, an automated spillback is required. For the alternate flow scenario of the lowest process flow case, the flow through the pump and spillback control valve is equal to the minimum flow of the pump.
The Design Engineer shall adhere to the following (see Example 7 hydraulic tabulations):
From Tool T-510-04, :
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Circuit 11: RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
SPILLBACK MIXER 28 -11.00 -12.22 -9.27
Line 42 10 7.7 0.07 0.12 -11.00 0.14 -12.22 0.04 -9.27
RECOVERY COLUMN RECEIVER 25 -11.12 -12.36 -9.31
Liquid Level 0 -0.19 -11.12 -0.19 -12.36 -0.19 -9.31
Line 1 (Alt% = 95.9) 10 7.7 0.07 0.53 -10.93 0.64 -12.17 0.19 -9.13
Static Head 22 -8.13 -11.46 -8.13 -12.81 -8.13 -9.32
RECOVERY COLUMN OVERHEAD PUMPS 3 -78.95 -3.34 -73.33 -4.69 -80.15 -1.19
Pump head, feet 213.7 198.5 233.0
Pump capacity, gpm 619 681 593
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.853
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.48
Line 2 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.87 0.01 75.61 0.01 68.64 0.00 78.96
REC COLUMN OVHD SPILLBACK FE(1710) 8 1.54 75.60 1.87 68.63 0.56 78.96
Line 3 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.87 0.01 74.06 0.01 66.76 0.00 78.40
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 74.05 66.75 78.40
Line 4 6 1.9 0.87 1.61 74.05 1.95 66.75 0.58 78.40
RECOVERY REFLUX + NET SPLITTER 72.44 64.80 77.82
Line 5 4 .74 0.62 0.46 72.44 0.56 64.80 0.17 77.82
RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX FE(1711) 4 1.48 71.98 1.79 64.24 0.53 77.65
Line 35 4 1.6 0.62 1.00 70.50 1.20 62.45 0.36 77.12
RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX CV(1611) 31.00 69.50 22.37 61.25 39.44 76.76
Line 36 4 3 0.62 1.84 38.50 2.22 38.88 0.66 37.32
Static Head 122 44.96 36.66 44.96 36.66 44.96 36.66
RECOVERY COLUMN 122 -8.30 -8.30 -8.30
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Circuit 12: RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVERHEAD Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
RECOVERY COLUMN RECEIVER 25 -11.12 -12.36 -9.31
Liquid Level 0 -0.19 -11.12 -0.19 -12.36 -0.19 -9.31
Line 1 (Alt% = 95.9) 10 7.7 0.07 0.53 -10.93 0.64 -12.17 0.19 -9.13
Static Head 22 -8.13 -11.46 -8.13 -12.81 -8.13 -9.32
RECOVERY COLUMN OVERHEAD PUMPS *Gov* 3 -78.95 -3.34 -73.33 -4.69 -80.15 -1.19
Pump head, feet 213.7 198.5 233.0
Pump capacity, gpm 619 681 593
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.853
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.48
Line 2 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.87 0.01 75.61 0.01 68.64 0.00 78.96
REC COLUMN OVHD SPILLBACK FE(1710) 8 1.54 75.60 1.87 68.63 0.56 78.96
Line 3 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.87 0.01 74.06 0.01 66.76 0.00 78.40
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 74.05 66.75 78.40
Line 4 6 1.9 0.87 1.61 74.05 1.95 66.75 0.58 78.40
RECOVERY REFLUX + NET SPLITTER 72.44 64.80 77.82
Line 6 6 .95 0.45 0.43 72.44 0.52 64.80 0.16 77.82
RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVHD FE(1712) 6 1.42 72.01 1.72 64.28 0.51 77.66
Line 38 6 1.7 0.45 0.75 70.59 0.91 62.56 0.27 77.15
RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVHD CV(1612) 25.00 69.84 13.44 61.65 54.55 76.88
Line 39 6 6.4 0.45 10.12 44.84 12.24 48.21 3.65 22.33
LIMITS 34.72 35.97 18.68
Circuit 13: PUMP MINIMUM FLOW SPILLBACK Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% .0% 100.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 74.05 78.40
Line 7 (Flow %= 95.9) 6 1 0.28 0.28 74.05 0.28 78.40
PUMP SPILLBACK CV(1610) 76.36 73.77 78.98 78.12
Line 8 (Flow %= 95.9) 6 1 0.28 0.28 -2.59 0.28 -0.86
Static Head 28 8.13 -2.87 8.13 -1.14
SPILLBACK MIXER 28 -11.00 -9.27
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Circuit 11: RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
SPILLBACK MIXER 28 -9.25 -9.67 -8.64
Line 42 10 7.7 0.07 0.04 -9.25 0.05 -9.67 0.02 -8.64
RECOVERY COLUMN RECEIVER 25 -9.29 -9.72 -8.66
Liquid Level 0 -0.19 -9.29 -0.19 -9.72 -0.19 -8.66
Line 1 (Alt% = 95.9) 10 7.7 0.03 0.20 -9.10 0.24 -9.54 0.07 -8.47
Static Head 22 -8.13 -9.30 -8.13 -9.77 -8.13 -8.54
RECOVERY COLUMN OVERHEAD PUMPS 3 -88.98 -1.17 -87.97 -1.65 -89.36 -0.41
Pump head, feet 240.8 237.8 249.4
Pump capacity, gpm 365 402 350
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.853
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.48
Line 2 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.31 0.00 87.81 0.00 86.32 0.00 88.95
REC COLUMN OVHD SPILLBACK FE(1710) 8 0.54 87.81 0.65 86.32 0.19 88.95
Line 3 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.31 0.00 87.27 0.00 85.67 0.00 88.76
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 87.27 85.67 88.76
Line 4 6 1.9 0.31 0.58 87.27 0.70 85.67 0.21 88.76
RECOVERY REFLUX + NET SPLITTER 86.69 84.97 88.55
Line 5 4 .74 0.24 0.17 86.69 0.21 84.97 0.06 88.55
RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX FE(1711) 4 0.53 86.52 0.64 84.76 0.19 88.49
Line 35 4 1.6 0.24 0.38 85.99 0.46 84.12 0.14 88.30
RECOVERY COLUMN REFLUX CV(1611) 48.25 85.61 46.16 83.66 51.25 88.16
Line 36 4 3 0.24 0.70 37.36 0.84 37.50 0.25 36.91
Static Head 122 44.96 36.66 44.96 36.66 44.96 36.66
RECOVERY COLUMN 122 -8.30 -8.30 -8.30
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Circuit 12: RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVERHEAD Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% 110.0% 60.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
RECOVERY COLUMN RECEIVER 25 -9.29 -9.72 -8.66
Liquid Level 0 -0.19 -9.29 -0.19 -9.72 -0.19 -8.66
Line 1 (Alt% = 95.9) 10 7.7 0.03 0.20 -9.10 0.24 -9.54 0.07 -8.47
Static Head 22 -8.13 -9.30 -8.13 -9.77 -8.13 -8.54
RECOVERY COLUMN OVERHEAD PUMPS 3 -88.98 -1.17 -87.97 -1.65 -89.36 -0.41
Pump head, feet 240.8 237.8 249.4
Pump capacity, gpm 365 402 350
Flowing Specific Gravity 0.853
Operating Temperature, degF 100
Viscosity, cp 0.48
Line 2 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.31 0.00 87.81 0.00 86.32 0.00 88.95
REC COLUMN OVHD SPILLBACK FE(1710) 8 0.54 87.81 0.65 86.32 0.19 88.95
Line 3 (Alt% = 95.9) 6 .01 0.31 0.00 87.27 0.00 85.67 0.00 88.76
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 87.27 85.67 88.76
Line 4 6 1.9 0.31 0.58 87.27 0.70 85.67 0.21 88.76
RECOVERY REFLUX + NET SPLITTER 86.69 84.97 88.55
Line 6 6 .95 0.16 0.16 86.69 0.19 84.97 0.06 88.55
RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVHD FE(1712) 6 0.49 86.53 0.59 84.78 0.18 88.49
Line 38 6 1.7 0.16 0.27 86.04 0.33 84.19 0.10 88.31
RECOVERY COLUMN NET OVHD CV(1612) 53.81 85.77 51.23 83.86 70.52 88.21
Line 39 6 6.4 0.16 1.05 31.96 1.27 32.63 0.38 17.69
LIMITS 30.91 31.36 17.31
Circuit 13: PUMP MINIMUM FLOW SPILLBACK Case Design Case Alternate
Press 100.0% .0% 100.0%
Drop --------------- --------------- ---------------
Line 100 Per Nozl Press Inlet Press Inlet Press Inlet
Size Eq 100ft Elev Drop Press Drop Press Drop Press
Equipment Identification in ft psi ft psi psig psi psig psi psig
REC OVHD PUMP SPILLBACK NODE 87.27 88.76
Line 7 (Flow %= 95.9) 6 1 0.28 0.28 87.27 0.28 88.76
PUMP SPILLBACK CV(1610) 87.83 86.99 88.71 88.48
Line 8 (Flow %= 95.9) 6 1 0.28 0.28 -0.84 0.28 -0.23
Static Head 28 8.13 -1.12 8.13 -0.51
SPILLBACK MIXER 28 -9.25 -8.64
DECISION TREE A - Automated Pump Spillbacks
DECISION TREE B - Automated Spillbacks Associated with Column Total Overhead Pumps
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