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Horizontal packed column consisting of multiple chambers with fluid distributors

US3948775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1974
Grant dateApr 6, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 24, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/41
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A horizontal multiple-chamber, packed column structure for adsorptive separation process wherein loading and unloading of packing material is facilitated, and efficient, effective contact between the packing material and a fluid passing therethrough is provided by the configuration and placement of a fluid inlet and distributor at one end thereof and fluid collector and fluid outlet at the horizontally opposite end, each chamber also including a plurality of axially extending rods to maintain a relatively uniform packing density of packing material in the chamber.

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