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Solvent systems

tylerngo - 11-10-2018 at 05:06

A long time ago, I purchased some Solv-Tek solvent purification systems. My ether system is acting up. I get plenty of pressure in but nothing out. At the top of the second column there is a small filter which I have cleaned out by blowing nitrogen through. That trick didn't work. There aren't too many other troubleshooting options that I am aware of, so I think I have to take the columns down and refill them. I have some details on that procedure, but not a lot (for example, I use alumina in one column but no clue as to the size). If anyone out there has any suggestions, I would sure appreciate some ideas.

Thanks
Brumer

TheMrbunGee - 11-10-2018 at 23:52

Hey,

From what you wrote - I did not really understood what are you asking. maybe someone who has done exactly what you are doing will get it, but I think one reason why you don't get any reply's - because you have to introduce us little more with what are you doing and what is the problem.