Crystallization

Batch and MSMPR continuous crystallizer design with yield, supersaturation, and crystal growth calculations

Input Parameters

Initial Concentration (g/100g solvent)

Final Temperature (°C)

Solubility at Final Temp (g/100g solvent)

Must be less than initial concentration

Feed & Type

Feed Mass (kg)

Crystallization Type

Crystal Parameters

Crystallization Efficiency (%)

Accounts for losses and incomplete crystallization

Crystal Growth Rate (m/s)

Typical range: 10^-9 to 10^-7 m/s

Crystallization Results

Theoretical Yield

66.6667%

46.1538 kg

Actual Yield

56.6667%

39.2308 kg

Process Parameters

Crystal Mass:39.2308 kg

Mother Liquor:253.8462 L

Supersaturation Ratio:3.0000

Crystal Purity:89.0000%

MSZW Estimate:20.0000 g/100g

MSMPR Continuous Crystallizer

Residence Time:13.8889 hours

(50,000 seconds)

Production Rate:2.8246 kg/batch

Based on 500 μm dominant crystal size

Design Recommendations

Moderate supersaturation — consider seeding for size control