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Corny Keg Column??
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:01 am
by jake_jimmylegs
Just wondering if anyone has done this?? Weld triclamp ports top and bottom, probably 2-4" to keep velocity up at the entry port, connect however many you need for your intended height... a bit of welding to plug the quick connect holes and BOOM instant 8" column that's almost ready made.
Re: Corny Keg Column??
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:04 am
by jake_jimmylegs
Another trick, if/when you make the holes for welding in triclamp ferrules, make the hole 1/16" proud of the ferrule on the inside radius and simply melt in the extra material instead of using filler rod.
Re: Corny Keg Column??
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:02 pm
by Yummyrum
Thought about it , but realised an 8” riser on a pot still wouldn’t do much for me and an 8” packed section as part of a reflux still would need so much water and power to utilise it , it would become more than hobby size .
Re: Corny Keg Column??
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:55 pm
by jonnys_spirit
That column will ultimately be filled with ETOH for best refluxing and be quite tall for good HETP (or even real plates). Lotsa capacity, power, and a big boiler... Outside of the hobby range? Maybe...
Cheers!
-jonny