SUPPORT GRIDS
Inside the columns sometimes it is necessary to install grids which support other internals like, for example, random packings, ensuring the mechanical support but, at the same time, allowing the correct crossing of the grids by the gas flow without a big pressure drop.
These grates can be made in different sizes and materials and, when needed, with different lines of wire mesh applied on the grid structure. These internals are generally made according to the customer's design and drawings.
LIQUID DISTRIBUTORS
In many processes, structured or random packing bed are often used in columns to ease the process. They need to receive an equally distributed liquid flow across the column area since the correct distribution of the liquid onto the packing bed is critical to obtain the best performances from the process.
The right distribution is usually provided by liquid distributors designed according to the process needs.
W BANK
The so called "W bank" is a particular kind of vane pack used when the reduction of the lenght of the tank is a priority.
HIGH PERFORMANCES VANE PACKS
1 - VANE PACK WITH MESH PAD AGGLOMERATOR
When:
- the dimension of the droplets is too small to be intercepted by the vanes
- the flow speed is too high for a normal wire mesh demister and it is not possible to retain the droplets which are torn over the mesh
- the required separation efficiency is very high for a vane pack
- the diameter of the vessel is too small to install a properly sized wire mesh demister