摘要:
A novel fractionation column (1) internal structure consists of groups of fractionation trays in which the upper trays rest upon the bottommost tray of the group, which is the only tray of the group supported by the column wall. Preferably the downcomers (13) or disengagement plates of the upper tray rest upon the tops of the downcomers (13) of the next lower tray. Only the bottom tray is supported as by a ring (12) attached to the column.
摘要:
High vapor and liquid capacity counterflow fractionation trays demonstrating superior turndown and performance characteristics include a number of parallel downcomers separated by planar tray decking having unique bidirectional slotted cap valve geometries. Several different arrangements of the bidirectional valves are presented. The raised trapezoids of the bidirectional valves may be arranged in two groups which each face the nearest downcomer, or arranged in lines parallel to the downcomer sidewalls such that trapezoids of neighboring rows face opposite directions. In a third embodiment these bidirectional slotted cap valves are only located in the regions of the decking sections located next to the downcomers.
摘要:
A novel fractionation tray (1) includes slidable decking plates (4) located between and alongside parallel downcomers (2). The decking plates located between a pair of downcomers have sections which may be extended outward toward the edge of the tray to adapt the shape of the tray to the internal shape of the column in which it is installed. A method of installing the trays, with an upper tray being supported only by a lower tray, is also disclosed.
摘要:
A novel fractionation column (1) internal structure consists of bundles of fractionation trays in which each upper tray rests upon the next lower tray. Only the lowermost tray of the bundle is supported by the column wall. Preferably the downcomers (13) of the upper tray rest upon the tops of the downcomers (13) of the next lower tray. The two crescent-shaped terminal decking sections (19) on opposite edges of the tray are supported from below by arch-shaped structures (17) anchored to the next lower tray.
摘要:
The flooding capacity of a fractionation tray (2) is increased by the addition of at least one layer of low surface area grids (3) above the inlet to the downcomers (6,12) located on the tray (2). The grids (3) extend upward for a distance equal to one to four times the depth of the downcomers. The grids may rest upon the top edge of the downcomers or on the tray decking between the top portions of the downcomer sidewalls.
摘要:
The vapor capacity of multiple downcomer type fractionation trays is increased by the provision of vapor directing slots in the tray deck, with the slots being oriented toward the closest downcomer to reduce froth height. The slots located in the relatively narrow deck area between downcomers are accordingly divided into two sets which point in opposite directions. Vertical baffles are provided above the downcomer inlets. The baffles preferably extend upward to slightly below the lower surface of the next higher tray, with the upper edge of the baffles being notched to accommodate the downcomers of this next higher tray.
摘要:
High capacity, low cost fractionation trays are formed from a number of adjacent triangular (v-shaped) downcomer modules. The trays are free of the horizontal perforated decking surface of conventional trays. The downcomer modules have perforations only in a bottom region for liquid passage and in an upper region for vapor passage, with the central portion of the two inclined downcomer sidewalls being imperforate. The difference in elevation between the bottom region and upper region is considerably larger than a ripple tray. A layer of packing material may be provided close to or adjacent the bottom surface of the tray.
摘要:
The efficiency of multiple downcomer type fractionation trays is improved by the provision of an individual antipenetration pan located under each set of openings in the bottom of the box-like downcomers. The pans preferably comprise perforated planar sheets and have raised lips along two opposing edges to retard significant liquid runoff along the edges parallel to the downcomer end walls. The pans are parallel to the main tray surface and located intermediate the downcomers and the upper surface of the next lower tray.
摘要:
A mass transfer column (20) is provided with an external shell defining an open internal region. Centrifugal contact trays (26) and return contact trays (28) are positioned in an alternating and vertically spaced apart relationship within the open internal region. Each contact tray has a plurality of vapor passages (33) for allowing vapor to flow upwardly through the tray deck to interact with liquid on the surface of the tray deck. At least one center downcomer (40) extends downwardly at an opening in the return tray deck and has a lower discharge outlet spaced above the centrifugal tray deck for feeding liquid onto the centrifugal tray deck. A rotation-inducing element may be placed within the center downcomer (40) to induce a rotational motion in liquid exiting the center downcomer (40). At least one annular downcomer (36) extends downwardly the periphery of the centrifugal tray deck and has a lower discharge outlet spaced about the return tray deck for feeding liquid onto the return tray deck. At least one of the centrifugal contact trays is positioned a greater distance above an adjacent return contact tray than the distance at least one of the return contact trays is positioned above an adjacent centrifugal contact tray. The mass transfer column (20) may further include a single support ring (64), one or more baffles (68) or combinations thereof.
摘要:
The efficiency of multiple downcomer type fractionation trays is increased by increasing the length of the liquid flow path and providing Lewis Case II point to plate efficiency enhancement. Baffles (7) extending axially along the vertical axis of a fractionation column divide the intertray volumes of the column into defined vapor passageways. A pair of inclined liquid deflecting baffles (3) over each downcomer (10) connects the outlets and inlets of vertically adjacent downcomers and provides a crisscrossing liquid flow path. Beds (14) of vapor-liquid contacting material increase tray efficiency.
摘要翻译:通过增加液体流动路径的长度并提供Lewis Case II点提高板效率,可以提高多个降液管式分馏塔的效率。 沿着分馏塔的垂直轴线轴向延伸的挡板(7)将塔的插入体积分成限定的蒸气通道。 每个降液管(10)上的一对倾斜的液体偏转挡板(3)连接垂直相邻的降液管的出口和入口,并提供交叉的液体流动路径。 气 - 液接触材料床(14)提高了托盘效率。