Multiple downcomer high performance tray assembly
US5702647A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D3/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A multiple downcomer tray assembly for vapor liquid contact towers. The downcomers are constructed with support baffles enabling the downcomer tray to be supported therefrom. The support baffles include a generally centralized aperture formed therethrough. An active bridge is disposed between adjacent, end to end downcomers for equalization of liquid flow upon the tray.
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