Stripping

Stripper

Stripper

Stripping columns are used to remove unwanted materials from process streams. Stripping is a separation process where one or more components are removed from a liquid stream by a vapor stream.

Theory

Stripping works on the basis of mass transfer method

Stripping Agents 

There are various types of Agents that are used in Stripping process.

a. Steam

b. Air

c. Inert Gases

d. Hydrocarbon Gases

Design of Stripping Column

There are two types of stripping columns.

Packed type

Trays type