FLEXITRAY® Valve Trays

Product catalog summary

Overview: FLEXITRAY® valve trays are engineered for optimal liquid-vapor contact in industrial settings, offering high capacity and efficiency over a broad operational range. They are cost-effective and adaptable for both new installations and existing tower upgrades.

Key Features:

Uniform Vapor Distribution: Enhances efficiency and lowers reflux ratio needs.
High Capacity and Low Pressure Drop: Can manage up to 10% more load than sieve trays.
Valve Types: Includes various styles (A, T, T0, VG-10, MINIVALVE®, PROVALVE®) tailored for different applications, each offering benefits like increased fouling resistance and reduced pressure drop.

Valve Types and Benefits:

Type A: Full-size, one-piece valve with high capacity and efficiency.
Type T: Caged valve with enhanced weepage and fouling resistance.
Type T0: Contoured hole for minimal pressure drop.
VG-10: Fixed valve with large openings for better fouling resistance.
MINIVALVE®: Smaller valves for reduced entrainment and improved efficiency.
PROVALVE®: Fixed valve with maximum fouling and weepage resistance.

Construction Details:

Materials: Available in metals like carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys.
Bolting and Certification: Standard bolting meets AISI specifications, with material certification available.
Gasketing: Various gasket materials for multi-piece trays.
Manway Access: Designed for easy installation through vessel manways.

Feed Devices: Proper handling of liquid and vapor feeds is crucial for tower performance, categorized by feed type: liquid-only, mixed liquid-vapor, and vapor.

Applications: Widely used in distillation and separation processes globally, valued for economic and technical advantages.

Introduction: The document outlines technologies and services by Koch-Glitsch for optimizing vapor and liquid distribution in distillation columns, emphasizing proper vapor distribution and introducing patented technologies.

Vapor-Only Feeds: Focuses on kinetic energy of inlet vapor and pressure drop across trays, with proper mixing crucial for tray performance.

CFD Modeling: Utilizes Computational Fluid Dynamics for analyzing vapor and liquid distribution, aiding equipment development and optimization.

Mechanical Features:

FLEXILOCK® Tray Construction: Allows rapid installation, reducing hardware needs.
OMNI-FIT® Technology: Reduces costs and downtime during revamps without welding.
HORIZON® Technology: Developed for in-shop tray installation, preventing horizontal installation issues.
SATURN® Technology: Lowers installation costs with innovative designs.
SPEED-WAY® Manways: Quick-opening manways for easy access during maintenance.

Tray Maintenance Services: Offers comprehensive maintenance services, including inspection and emergency delivery.

Contact Information: Provides global contact details for Koch-Glitsch, emphasizing emergency assistance readiness.

Trademarks and Patents: Lists registered trademarks and patents, highlighting proprietary technologies.