High Velocity Low Impact Liquid Feed Distributor

Abstract

A liquid distribution device including a liquid distributor having an inlet pipe connected to a piping manifold that further includes a plurality of liquid distribution pipes each liquid distribution pipe including an inlet connected to the piping manifold and an outlet, and a liquid impact portion having a plurality of pans located in close proximity to the outlet of one or more of the liquid distribution pipes.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001](1) Field of the Invention[0002]This invention concerns liquid feed distributors that are capable of distributing a high velocity feed with a corresponding low pressure drop with little to no fouling.[0003](2) Description of the Prior Art[0004]Introducing a liquid feed uniformly into a liquid filled vessel such as a contactor can be difficult. Often, distributors with complex distribution piping are used to uniformly distribute a liquid feed across a cross section of a vessel. Currently available distributors generally include primary and secondary distribution arms or manifolds. One or both of the primary and secondary distribution arms will typically include a multitude of small holes through which a liquid feed flows into a vessel. As a result of the number of distribution arms and the multitude of small holes, the pressure drop across the distributor—as the liquid feed flows through the distributor into the vessel—is very low. This correlates to ...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The present invention solves one or more of the problems with prior art liquid distributors by providing a device that allows liquids to be introduced into a vessel at high velocities. The devices of this invention include features that quickly distribute the introduced high velocity liquid throughout a vessel while simultaneously reducing the velocity of introduced liquid.

Problems solved by technology

Introducing a liquid feed uniformly into a liquid filled vessel such as a contactor can be difficult.

Low liquid velocities in the distribution arms can lead to distributor fouling in certain applications.

For example, where solids are suspended in or formed in the liquid feed, the solids can foul the distribution arms and / or small holes because the liquid feed velocity is not great enough to prevent the solid materials from blocking or plugging the arms and holes.

This in turn can result in non-uniform liquid distribution.

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