Packed tower columns use liquid distributors above each bed of packing to provide uniform liquid distribution. Redistribution of liquid between packed beds improves efficiency.
Liquid distribution
INTALOX® high performance distributors are designed to provide a uniform drip-point pattern and uniform point-to-point flow to the packing below. As a result, INTALOX high performance distributors are recommended for:
Distillation services
With high stage count per bed
That are operating near the minimum reflux ratio or close to an equilibrium pinch
Distillation systems
With low relative volatility
With high purity product
Absorption or stripping applications with close approach to equilibrium
Heat transfer applications with close approach temperatures
Koch-Glitsch “traditional” liquid distributors have less uniform distribution patterns and liquid flow than the INTALOX high performance distributors. The standardized construction of these distributors make them a more economical alternative for less demanding services, typically in conjunction with a conventional random packing.