Perforated bubble caps for enhanced vapor/liquid contact on a distillation tray
US4510023A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D3/205
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a distillation system for effecting separation of a multicomponent fluid and to an improved bubble-cap design which can accommodate very wide ranges of vapor and liquid loadings. A portion of the tray is provided with bubble caps having first and second slot openings with the second slot opening at an elevation higher than the first opening.
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