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Fixed Valves for Distillation Trays

In recent years, there has been a general trend toward fixed valves instead of moving valves on distillation trays. This article describes various types of mass-transfer devices -- bubble cap trays, sieve trays, moving valves, fixed valves; explains their advantages and disadvantages; and offers guidance on selecting valves for a distillation column tray.

Tags 

Distillation
Mass transfer devices
Columns
Towers
Trays
Tray valves
Fixed tray valves
Moving tray valves
Bubble cap trays
Sieve trays

Date 

May, 2016