Liquid distributor
US6059272A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A liquid distributor in the form of a tray or trough network is provided with a plurality of rows of apertures through which liquid descends. A predistributor trough predistributes liquid onto the rows of apertures and is provided with bottom and side openings from which the liquid is distributed onto the plate. The side openings are located proximally with respect to the bottom openings to enhance uniformity of velocity profile of the liquid.
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