Section of a separation column, separation column and a method of operation
US8888076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/185
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separation column containing a feed distribution device and a feed distribution device for a separation column, such as a vacuum distillation column. The feed distribution device being capable of diffusing and directing a feed flow from a feed inlet so as to distribute the feed substantially evenly over the surface area of a separation plate in the column thereby increasing the columns efficiency. The separation column containing the feed distribution device being capable of shorter height, less costly design and lower operating cost than a separation column without the feed distribution device.
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