Liquid distributor for a vapor-liquid contacting column
US5240652A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D3/008
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for distributing liquid over the cross section of a liquid-vapor contacting column comprising a distributor plate having orifices for downward liquid flow and risers for upward vapor flow. Above the distributor plate is a trough for receiving liquid to be distributed. The vapor risers directly below the trough extend through the trough. The trough floor has annular openings around the penetrating vapor risers to discharge liquid onto the distributor plate below.
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