High performance structured packing for fluid exchange column and fabrication method
US8646758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/3313
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a method of formation and a structured packing for a fluid exchange column, which defines an exchange surface for at least one descending liquid phase to be placed in intimate contact with at least one ascending gaseous phase. The packing comprises a stack of plates having undulations, each plate being contained in a space included between two parallel planes L1 and L2 separated by a value of between 5 and 50 mm. The undulations are distributed on both sides of a center plane P separating the space into two equal parts and form a series of channels which extend along a direction D. The channels comprise wings contained in the space included between the two parallel planes. Each wing is composed of a strip B punched out in one of the channels according to at least two grooves C1 and C2. The width of the strip between the two grooves is between 1 and 15 mm. The strip B is stamped/embossed to create an orifice forming a discontinuity in the surface of the channel at the level of the two grooves C1 and C2.
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