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Structured Packing

Structured Packing

Structured Packing

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Structured packings, developed by Koch-Glitsch in the 1970s, are used to enhance efficiency and capacity in distillation processes. Notable products include FLEXIPAC® and INTALOX®, known for high capacity and low pressure drop. The latest, FLEXIPAC HC®, offers improved performance near maximum capacity.

Design and Functionality
These packings consist of corrugated sheets forming flow channels for vapor and liquid, enhancing mixing and efficiency. Customization is possible through different corrugation sizes and angles. Wall wipers and rotating layers improve performance by preventing bypassing and enhancing cross-mixing.

Materials of Construction
Available materials include stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and thermoplastics, catering to various industrial needs.

Performance and Applications
FLEXIPAC is favored for low pressure drop and increased capacity, enhancing yields and purities. INTALOX, introduced in 1986, excels in high liquid rate and pressure systems. FLEXIPAC HC, from 1997, further reduces pressure drop and increases capacity.

Selection Criteria
Selection depends on process requirements and application needs. INTALOX is efficient for larger corrugations, while FLEXIPAC HC offers lower pressure drops in smaller sizes.

Special Purpose Packings
FLEXIPAC S, FLEXIGRID, and GLITSCH-GRID are designed for severe applications, offering robust structures and resistance to fouling and erosion. Wire gauze packing is ideal for deep vacuum and low liquid rate applications.

Conclusion
Koch-Glitsch offers a range of structured packings and tower internals to optimize mass transfer processes, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.

Contact Information
Contact details for Koch-Glitsch offices in North America, Europe, and Asia are provided, including key locations and communication details.

Corporate Information
This bulletin from Koch-Glitsch, LP, printed in 2003, lists registered trademarks like INTALOX® and FLEXIPAC®, indicating proprietary technologies.

Patents and Licensing
INTALOX® and FLEXIPAC® HC® are protected by U.S. patents, with Koch-Glitsch as the exclusive worldwide licensee, except in industrial gas separation markets.

Disclaimer
The bulletin asserts the accuracy and reliability of the information but does not guarantee performance.
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Catalog excerpts

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INTALOX Commercialized in the 1970s,structured packings of corru-gated sheet metal were developed and introduced to themarket by Koch-Glitsch. FLEXIPAC > Ү Structured Packinghas been the industry standard since that time. INTALOX > Structured Packing,introduced in 1986,demonstrated an increased capacity over other availablestructured packings.The most recent development, FLEXIPAC > ή HC > Structured Packing,was introduced in1997.In addition to its high capacity,FLEXIPAC HC packingoffers a lower pressure drop when operating near its maxi- mum capacity.Each type of structured packing has a specific...

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Introduced in 1986,INTALOX structured packing was shown to have greater "efficient capacity" than other struc- tured packings.A patented,aggressively textured surface, combined with patented corrugation reversals in each packing layer,along with other subtle proprietary geometric features, give INTALOX structured packing a higher capacity.Combining excellent performance characteristics with aunique "efficient capacity" rating correlation,INTALOX structured packing has been successfully utilized in a varietyof high liquid rate,high pressure systems besides the usualapplications in vacuum and atmospheric...

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FLEXIPAC Since its introduction in 1997,FLEXIPAC HC structuredpacking has been used in hundreds of columns to increase capacity and reduce pressure drop both in new construction and for replacing standard sheet metal structured packings,conventional random packings and trays.Combining excellent capacity and efficiency char- acteristics along with a lower pressure drop per theo- retical stage,it is the preferred packing for use in vacu- um distillation applications.FLEXIPAC HC is similar in construction to standardFLEXIPAC packing,except for a subtle modification in the geometry of the corrugation...

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System:o-/p-XylenesDiameter:8 in [203 mm] Packing Depth:10 ft [3.05m] Total Reflux Operation 720 mm Hg mm inches 20 mm Hg HETP, HETP, 300 mm Hg 5 mm Hg System:o-/p-XylenesDiameter:8 in [203 mm] Packing Depth:6 ft [1.83 m] Total Reflux Operation mm mm inches inches 720 mm Hg 20 mm Hg5 mm Hg HETP, 300 mm Hg HETP, HETP, HETP, System:CB/EBTotal Reflux Operation Pressure:40 mmHg DX ծ inches mm

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