Multistage vapor-liquid distributor

By designing a multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor and utilizing V-shaped flow guide strips and flow guide filter holes, the problem of uneven liquid distribution under high load conditions in traditional vapor-liquid distributors is solved, thereby improving the separation efficiency and product quality of the distillation column.

CN224541004UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SUZHOU BAILINUO PETROCHEMICAL MACHINERY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU BAILINUO PETROCHEMICAL MACHINERY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional vapor-liquid distributors are prone to localized excessive or insufficient liquid flow under high-load conditions, resulting in inadequate gas-liquid contact. Furthermore, the single-layer structure may increase the resistance to gas flow, affecting the separation efficiency and product quality of the distillation column.

Method used

A multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor is used. The liquid is initially guided to the annular guide plate for collection through multiple V-shaped guide strips, and then guided to a secondary flow through the guide filter holes and uniform liquid outlet pipe, so that the liquid distribution is more uniform.

Benefits of technology

This achieves uniform distribution of liquid within the distillation column, improves gas-liquid contact efficiency, and enhances the separation effect and operational stability of the distillation column.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multistage vapor liquid distributor relates to vapor liquid distributor technical field, the inner bottom wall fixed connection of flow guiding liquid tank has a plurality of angle type support strip, a plurality of angle type support strip between fixed connection respectively have annular flow guiding disc and a plurality of vertical flow guiding groove, a plurality of vertical flow guiding groove's surface all fixed connection have a plurality of long type support strip, adjacent two vertical flow guiding groove all fixed connection have reinforcing connection strip, adjacent four long type support strip all fixed connection have V type flow guiding joint, the utility model discloses a plurality of V type flow guiding joint are set up and catch vapor liquid and carry out preliminary flow guiding, let liquid be guided to annular flow guiding disc and collect by a plurality of type flow guiding joint, again be guided to filter hole and carry out secondary flow guiding to make again from a plurality of even liquid outlet pipe discharge, let liquid distribution pass through a plurality of aperture flow guiding and come out to make liquid distribution more even.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vapor-liquid distributor technology, specifically a multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor. Background Technology

[0002] Distillation columns are key equipment in chemical, petroleum refining, and other fields used to separate liquid mixtures. Separation is achieved by utilizing the differences in volatility of the components in the mixture. After passing through multiple layers of packing in the distillation column, a collector is needed to collect the liquid phase from different trays or packing sections for further separation. Vapor-liquid distributors are crucial equipment in chemical processes for achieving uniform gas-liquid distribution. However, traditional vapor-liquid distributors mostly employ a single-layer structure, resulting in limited liquid distribution point density. Under high-load conditions, this can easily lead to localized excessive or insufficient liquid volume, resulting in insufficient gas-liquid contact. Furthermore, to achieve uniform distribution, single-layer structures may increase pore density or the number of layers, leading to increased resistance to gas flow. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor includes a liquid outlet channel. The inner bottom wall of the liquid outlet channel is fixedly connected to multiple angular support bars. An annular guide plate and multiple vertical guide channels are fixedly connected between the multiple angular support bars. Multiple elongated support bars are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the multiple vertical guide channels. A reinforcing connecting bar is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical guide channels. A V-shaped guide connecting bar is fixedly connected between four adjacent elongated support bars.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a plurality of flow guiding and filtering holes are provided through the flow guiding and discharging channel, a plurality of uniformly discharging conduits are fixedly connected to the bottom of the flow guiding and discharging channel, and an L-shaped support frame is fixedly connected to the surface of the flow guiding and discharging channel.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the multiple angular support bars are all the same height and are distributed in a ring array on the inner bottom wall of the liquid guide channel.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the length of the two left and right V-shaped flow guide strips is smaller than the length of the middle V-shaped flow guide strips, and the multiple V-shaped flow guide strips are distributed in a linear array between the tops of the multiple long support strips.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the plurality of flow guiding filter holes and the plurality of uniform liquid outlet conduits are arranged in a ring array on the flow guiding liquid outlet tank, and the plurality of flow guiding filter holes are respectively connected to the adjacent uniform liquid outlet conduits.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: two L-shaped support frames are provided, and they are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the liquid guide channel. Beneficial effects

[0011] This invention provides a multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0012] This invention uses multiple V-shaped flow guide strips to catch the vapor and liquid and perform initial flow guidance. The liquid is then guided by the multiple V-shaped flow guide strips to be collected in the annular flow guide plate, and then further guided by multiple flow guide filter holes so that it is discharged from multiple uniform liquid outlet pipes. This allows the liquid to be distributed more evenly by being guided out through multiple apertures. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a main body diagram of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the annular guide plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Liquid outlet channel; 2. Angular support bar; 3. Annular guide plate; 4. Vertical guide channel; 5. Long support bar; 6. Reinforcing connecting bar; 7. V-shaped guide bar; 8. Guide filter hole; 9. Uniform liquid outlet conduit; 10. L-shaped support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model is a multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor, including a liquid outlet channel 1. Multiple angular support bars 2 are fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the liquid outlet channel 1. Annular guide plates 3 and multiple vertical guide channels 4 are fixedly connected between the multiple angular support bars 2. Multiple long support bars 5 are fixedly connected to the surface of each of the multiple vertical guide channels 4. Reinforcing connecting bars 6 are fixedly connected between each two adjacent vertical guide channels 4. V-shaped guide connecting bars 7 are fixedly connected between each four adjacent long support bars 5. By setting multiple V-shaped guide connecting bars 7, the vapor and liquid are caught and initially guided, allowing the liquid to be guided by multiple V-shaped guide connecting bars 7 to be collected in the annular guide plate 3.

[0023] Multiple flow-guiding filter holes 8 are provided through the flow-guiding discharge tank 1. Multiple uniform discharge pipes 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the flow-guiding discharge tank 1. An L-shaped support frame 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the flow-guiding discharge tank 1. The liquid is guided twice by the multiple flow-guiding filter holes 8 and then discharged from the multiple uniform discharge pipes 9. The liquid is distributed more evenly by being guided out through multiple holes.

[0024] Multiple angular support bars 2 are all the same height and are arranged in a ring array on the inner bottom wall of the liquid guide tank 1. The liquid guide tank 1 not only plays a collecting role, but also a guiding role.

[0025] The length of the two left and right V-shaped flow guide strips 7 is smaller than the length of the multiple V-shaped flow guide strips 7 in the middle. The multiple V-shaped flow guide strips 7 are arranged in a linear array between the tops of the multiple long support strips 5.

[0026] Multiple flow-guiding filter holes 8 and multiple uniform liquid outlet conduits 9 are arranged in a ring array on the flow-guiding liquid outlet tank 1. The multiple flow-guiding filter holes 8 are connected to adjacent uniform liquid outlet conduits 9 respectively. The liquid is evenly discharged by the multiple uniformly distributed flow-guiding filter holes 8 to their respective adjacent liquid outlet conduits 9 and flows out.

[0027] Two L-shaped support frames 10 are provided and are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the liquid outlet tank 1. The design of the two L-shaped support frames 10 can ensure the stability of the entire device when it is erected alone.

[0028] Distillation columns, as indispensable key equipment in core industrial fields such as chemical engineering and petroleum refining, bear the important mission of efficiently separating liquid mixtures. Their working principle is based on the significant differences in the volatility of the components in the mixture. By heating, the mixture is partially vaporized. Then, utilizing the different distribution coefficients of different components between the vapor and liquid phases, multiple cycles of partial vaporization and partial condensation are achieved within the distillation column, thereby gradually separating the components. Inside the distillation column, multiple layers of packing or trays constitute a complex and orderly separation space. The liquid mixture enters from the top or a certain position in the column and flows downwards layer by layer along the surface of the packing or trays, simultaneously coming into countercurrent contact with the vapor rising from the bottom. In this process, components with higher volatility more easily enter the gas phase, while components with lower volatility tend to remain in the liquid phase. Through repeated action of multiple layers of packing or trays, the components gradually form a concentration gradient within the column, ultimately yielding high-purity light and heavy components at the top and bottom of the column, respectively. However, achieving efficient and stable operation of a distillation column requires not only a reasonable internal structure and operating conditions but also the support of key auxiliary equipment. Among these, the collector is indispensable. Located after the multiple layers of packing or trays in the distillation column, it is responsible for collecting liquid products from different trays or packing sections. These liquid products may contain multiple components with varying concentrations. Through clever design, the collector can orderly gather these liquid products, facilitating further separation and processing. Meanwhile, the vapor-liquid distributor also plays a crucial role in chemical processes. It can uniformly distribute the gas and liquid phases entering the distillation column, ensuring that each layer of packing or tray fully contacts the gas-liquid mixture, thereby improving mass transfer efficiency and guaranteeing the separation effect of the distillation column. The performance of the vapor-liquid distributor directly affects the overall operating efficiency and product quality of the distillation column. Therefore, extra care must be taken in its design and selection. Parts not covered in this device are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

[0029] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, most of the liquid falls onto multiple V-shaped guide strips 7, and then the liquid is guided by the multiple V-shaped guide strips 7 and flows into the liquid outlet tank 1. The liquid that does not fall onto the V-shaped guide strips 7 passes through the long support strip 5 and multiple openings on the annular guide plate 3 and also falls into the liquid outlet tank 1. At this time, all the liquid is guided and concentrated on the liquid outlet tank 1 for preliminary unified collection and guidance, so that the liquid is concentrated. Then the liquid flows down evenly along the multiple guide filter holes 8 on the liquid outlet tank 1, and then is filtered down evenly through multiple uniform liquid outlet pipes 9 and discharged, for a second guidance, so that its distribution is more uniform.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor, comprising a liquid outlet tank (1), characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the liquid guide channel (1) is fixedly connected with multiple angular support bars (2), and annular guide plates (3) and multiple vertical guide channels (4) are fixedly connected between the multiple angular support bars (2). Multiple long support bars (5) are fixedly connected to the surface of the multiple vertical guide channels (4). A reinforcing connecting bar (6) is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical guide channels (4), and a V-shaped guide connecting bar (7) is fixedly connected between four adjacent long support bars (5).

2. The multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet channel (1) is provided with multiple flow-guiding filter holes (8), the bottom of the liquid outlet channel (1) is fixedly connected with multiple uniform liquid outlet conduits (9), and the surface of the liquid outlet channel (1) is fixedly connected with an L-shaped support frame (10).

3. The multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple angular support bars (2) are all the same height and are arranged in a ring array on the inner bottom wall of the liquid guide tank (1).

4. The multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the two left and right V-shaped flow guide strips (7) is smaller than the length of the middle V-shaped flow guide strips (7), and the multiple V-shaped flow guide strips (7) are arranged in a linear array between the tops of the multiple long support strips (5).

5. The multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple flow-guiding filter holes (8) and multiple uniform liquid outlet conduits (9) are arranged in a ring array on the flow-guiding liquid outlet tank (1), and the multiple flow-guiding filter holes (8) are connected to the adjacent uniform liquid outlet conduits (9).

6. The multi-stage vapor-liquid distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two L-shaped support frames (10) are provided and are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the liquid guide tank (1).