Table of Comparison
Comparison table between MPT and PT Phase Separators
Unit | MPT Phase Separator | PT Phase Separator | |
|---|---|---|---|
Density difference between both phases
| kg/m³
| > 30
| > 10 |
Viscosity of coherent phase
| mPas | < 500
| < 500
|
Viscosity of dispersed phase
| mPas
| < 1000 | < 500
|
Mean settling time
| min | < 60
| > 60 |
Interfacial tension
| mN/m | > 2
| > 2
|
Concentration of dispersed phase
| vol.-%
| any | < 25
|
Pressure drop (only internals)
| mbar | 1 – 20
| 25 – 400
|
Solid particles
| -
| < 50 mg/L
| < 5 µm
|
Materials of vessel
| -
| Metals, plastics, glass, | Metals, plastics, glass, |
Materials of internals
| - | MPT profiles: | PT microfiber: |
Examples for separation applications
| - | Biodiesel plants, | Water/polymer solutions, |
