ASU Term_D

To pour from one vessel to another under gravity or by a pump.

A vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquid.

The difference in pressure between two points in a process system.

Example: ∆ P between top and bottom of LP/HP columns on ASU.

The difference in temperature between two points in a process system.

Example: ∆ T for oil entering and leaving a coolers.

Equipment used in boilers, vaporizer, vessels to remove the mist from the evolving vapours.

Example: Demister pad for TC cooler.

The weight of a material from a given volume.

Example: Desnity of water = 1 gm/cc.

A drying agent used to dry air, process gas, etc.

Example: Silica gel

The conditions under which a piece of equipment is designed to operate.

An instrument term. Any instantaneous difference between

set point and control point.

Temperature at which a vapor or gas begins to condense to a liquid