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Liquid distributor in columns, method for producing a liquid distributor and column and method for separating substance mixtures

US10857479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

SGL CARBON SE · DE
Sulzer Management AG · CH

Inventors

Ralph Spuller · Meitingen, DE
Carla Schuler · Wila, CH
Andreas Halbmeir · Meitingen, DE
MARTIN KUCHER · Meitingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 31, 2018
Grant date	Dec 8, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 31, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D53/185
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid distributor is used as an internal column component for a defined distribution of a liquid flowing downward within a column. The liquid distributor includes at least a bottom and side walls which constitute a container for the accommodation and defined distribution of the liquid. The bottom and at least one of the side walls are constructed from panels that are connected to each other. The panel or panels of the at least one side wall include a fiber composite material. A column and a method for separating substance mixtures are also provided.

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