The dissolver models the dissolution of crystals into the liquid solvent phase.
Select the component for the crystal solute from the drop down list. Components are defined in the Component Selection Main Window.
Select the predominant component of the solvent from the drop down list.
Press this button to open the Dissolver Calculation Mode Window where you must specify whether the unit will operate in Design or Rating mode and supply the relevant parameters.
The mass transfer calculation method is specified in the Dissolver Dissolution Rate Window which is opened by pressing this button.
By default, the unit will operate at the mixed feed temperature and pressure. Different conditions may be specified in the Dissolver Operating Conditions Window which is opened by pressing this button.
The products connected to the overhead and bottoms ports on the Process Flow Diagram (PFD) are initially assumed to be the required overhead and bottoms product. They may be changed in the Dissolver Products Window which is opened by pressing this button.
Press this button to open the Print Options Window where you may specify that Crystal Size Distribution should be printed on the output.
The Dissolver Main Window is accessed by double clicking on the dissolver icon on the process flow diagram.
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Dissolver Unit Operation - Technical Information