(120a) A Design Review of Steam Stripping Columns for Wastewater Service

In recent years the role of steam strippers in industry has become an integral part of plant operations. The goal when designing these types of columns is to have reliable operation for as long as possible. In order to achieve this goal the designs of these columns have to be carefully considered. The authors will detail the methodology used when designing steam strippers for wastewater service. Some of the topics that will be covered by the authors are:

1. Steam Stripper Design Fundamentals.

2. The importance Process Chemistry has on the column design.

3. Operation of a steam stripper.

4. How to select internals for a steam stripper column.

The authors will present an example of a steam stripper design.