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Apparatus and method for deentrainment in a chemical process tower

US5762668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1996
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/32408
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of and apparatus for deentrainment and mass transfer in a chemical process tower. The apparatus comprises a structured packing layer assembled with a second type of packing layer disposed adjacent the underside of a process tower tray. The dual layer assembly reduces liquid entrainment in ascending vapor flow and provides an additional region for mass transfer.

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