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INTALOX High Performance Distributors
INTALOX High Performance Distributors
Depending on the flow rates, column con- Locating the distributor on existing sup- Trough Type Distributors
figuration and general mechanical prefer- port ring in revamp work often makes it
ences, there are several ways to achieve easy to determine the tower layout. Trough type distributors are usually hung
good liquid distribution. Supporting a channel type distributor on from beams. When used in conjunction
an annular ring generally requires a more with structured packings, in special cir-
complex design and construction in order cumstances, the trough distributor may be
Deck Type Distributors supported from an integral support sys-
to provide drip points at the proper
Deck style distributors are clamped on an proximity to the tower wall. This tem resting directly on the packing.
annular ring that is seal welded to the increased complexity can be avoided by Trough type distributors are easily
tower wall. For revamp applications of supporting channel type distributor with installed and leveled, do not require gas-
trayed columns, most often an existing the center channel resting on a seat and kets and have no annular ring below to
tray ring is utilized and seal welded seg- the channel troughs hung from beams or interfere with the distribution pattern.
ments are added as needed. In the case a ring above. Both beam and ring sup- Each trough is fed a metered amount of
where welding is not permitted, bolt-in ported channel distributors can be liquid from one or more parting boxes.
segments are available by special request designed to accommodate uplift condi- Because there is no flow communication
but provide a less reliable liquid seal. tions.The center channel of a channel between troughs, the performance of the
Leakage from and around bolt-in support type distributor provides cross flow parting box is critical. Koch-Glitsch’s
ring segments can be a significant portion capacity between troughs, to enable liquid years of experience ensure parting box
of the total liquid flow, resulting in poor head equalization. designs for proper flow metering.
distribution quality. In this case, a trough
or channel type distributor should be The addition of covers or hats over the When used between packed beds for re-
considered. gas riser area provides the ability to turn distribution, a trough type distributor
the device into a redistributor for use requires the use of a collector to catch
Channel Type Distributors between packed beds. This design is the liquid from the bed above. The use of
especially useful when tower elevation is a separate collector provides complete
The center channel is designed as a struc- tight and minimal height for redistribution cross mixing of the liquid before redistri-
tural member allowing the distributors to is required. bution and also allows mixing of feed
rest on a support ring and span columns streams with the internal column liquid.
up to 20 ft [6 m] without the need for A separate collector requires more
additional beams. column height than a channel type
redistributor.
Model 126 INTALOX® Channel Distributor with Bottom Orifices ( Model 127 Redistributor)
Diameters greater than 36 in. [900 mm] Construction Details Design Options
Liquid rates between 2 - 16 gpm/ft2
[5 - 40 m3/m2 h] The Model 126/127 distributor rests • Model 127 cross-mixing capability
Orifices in channel base on an annular ring or is suspended (extent is dependent on diameter
Limited fouling resistance from a ring or beams. All joints are and rate)
Structural center channel provides flow gasketed. • Orifice strainers
equalization • Leveling screws
The standard design for a Model 127 • Expandable and gasketed wall
Orifices in the base of the channels are positioned redistributor includes a weld-on wall wiper (small diameter Model 127)
to optimize distribution quality. Vapor passage is wiper and bolted gas riser covers,
provided by the space between the channels. Rates used to collect and redistribute
lower than 2 gpm/ft2 [5 m3/m2 h] can be accommo- liquid. The redistributor design uses
dated but a Model 136 sidewall orifice distributor less column height than a separate
should be considered first. For systems with liquid collector/distributor layout and is
rates in excess of 12 gpm/ft2 [30 m3/m2 h] a Model valuable where space is limited and
116 deck style distributor should be considered. total cross mixing of liquid between
beds is not critical.
The channel-type construction allows easy liquid
sealing and distributor leveling, which is essential in
large diameter towers. Because this distributor
normally handles intermediate liquid flow rates,
the orifices are usually large enough to allow low
to moderate fouling resistance.
The fouling resistance of this distributor is higher than The standard design for the Model
that of deck-type distributors because it features a 137 redistributor includes a weld-on
debris collection zone below the sidewall orifices. The wall wiper and bolted gas riser cov-
center channel of the distributor provides structural ers to collect and redistribute liquid.
support as well as equalization of liquid between The redistributor design uses less
troughs. column height than a separate collec-
tor/distributor layout and is valuable
The liquid from each drip point is conducted into the where space is limited and total cross
lower vapor velocity region below the distributor mixing of liquid between beds is not
troughs. This results in low entrainment levels. In critical.
addition, overflow holes are provided at each conduc-
tor tube to ensure that if the maximum flow range of
the distributor is exceeded, the liquid will be con-
ducted to the packing in a controlled manner rather
than to randomly spill over the troughs.