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Method of and apparatus for liquid distribution

US5192465A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1991
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D3/008
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A distributor assembly comprising a distributor plate adapted for horizontal positioning and securement to a process column liquid distributor for the symmetrical discharge of liquid therefrom. The distributor plate comprises a member having side walls formed therearound and a plurality of apertures formed therein. The distributor plate is constructed for collecting liquid discharged from the liquid distributor, spreading the liquid thereacross and affording low velocity equal discharge of liquid therefrom into a packing bed therebeneath.

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