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Collector-distributor combination

US8118284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Linde GmbH · DE

Inventors

Gerhard Alzner · Birkenfeld, DE
Ludwig Bauer · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2008
Grant date	Feb 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D53/185
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A collector-distributor combination in a column, which is filled with a random packed bed or with a structured packing, is disclosed. The liquid phase is guided over a collector with inclined planes to a central opening, which is connected to an ascending pipe, from which the liquid phase is distributed to the plane underneath via the distributor pipes. By guaranteeing a constant filling level of the liquid phase in the ascending pipe, the distributor functions as a pressure distributor. The liquid phase is distributed independent of the inclination of the column over the entire length of the distributor pipes. The gaseous phase passes through the collector via the chimney.

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