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Contents
Global Sourcing Sulzer Chemtech is one of the world's largest producers of mass transfer components. We leverage on proven local procurement opportunities over a wide range of metal grades to provide the most favorable conditions for our clients.
Nutter Rings page 4
Turn Around Se rvices ( TAS)*) One call does it all! Day or night, Sulzer Chemtech supplies all tower hardware or equipment your project needs.
I-Rings (IMTP Equivalents) page 6
Random Packing has been in use from the onset of industrial distillation – and it s here to stay. Lots of important separation/absorption/stripping processes have been developed relying on the special behavior of these mass transfer devices. Moreover, ease of replacement and suitability for storage make Random Packing the equipment of choice for systems with heavy fouling or corrosion. '
Development Own laboratories in Switzerland and joint development projects with universities and research institutes in Europe, USA and China formed the basis for technological leadership.
*)
Engineering Services
From phase equilibrium measurements via process design to turnkey skid-mounted separation plants.
C-Rings (CMR Equivalents) page 8
P-Rings (Pall Ring Equivalents) page 8
R-Rings (Raschig Ring Equivalents) page 9
*) Service
andInstallation
Field Service
Revamps andInstallation
Separate brochure available. Please browse our website
TowerFieldService
Maintenance,RevampsandInstallation
www.sulzerchemtech.com
Applications pages 10-11
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Nutter RingTM
• High-performance random packing designed by Dale Nutter in 1984 • Efciency enhanced by lateral liquid spreading and surface lm renewal • Superior surface utilization allows for shorter packed beds • Intensively tested by Fractionation Research Institute (FRI) which makes the Nutter Ring the best-known high-performance random packing in industry
• Geometry provides maximum randomness with minimum nesting and maximum mechanical strength
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Nutter Rings Specific Surface Void Fraction
NR #0.7
NR #1
NR # 1.5
NR # 2
NR # 2.5
NR # 3
m2 /m 3
226
170
124
96
85
66
ft 2 /ft 3
68.9
51.8
37.8
29.3
25.9
20.1
98
98
98
98
98
98
%
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. O ther sizes are available on request.
KGa of Nutter Ring
HETP of Nutter Ring F, ft/s �lb/ft 3
Liquid Load, gpm/ft 2 4
8
10
20
30
7
100
) ( NR # 0. 7 N R #1
3
m h ( / l o m g k , a
G
K
4
. 5 ) ( N R # 1
60
2 N R # # 2 .5 N R
50
3
# 3 ) ( N R
40
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
1100 40
1000
5
80 70
0.5
1200
6
90
) m t a
0
40 50 60
110
) m t a 3 t f h ( / l o m b l , a
NR #3
900
NR #2.5
800
m m , P T E H
700
30
NR #2 NR #1.5
600
NR #1
500
20
NR #0.7
400
G
K
35 2 30
300 10 200 100
25
0
0 10
15
20
25 30
40
50 60
80 100
150
0
F = 1.5 �Pa
Bracket indicates extrapolated data
4
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
F, �Pa
Liquid Load l , m3/m2 h
Conditions Diameter: 0.3 m, Bed height: 2.25 m Liquid concentration: 4% NaOH Conversion to carbonate (Na2CO3): < 1% Inlet gas concentration: 400ppm CO2 o Temperature: 25 C
0.5
Conditions
Valid for atmospheric distillation with standard organic test mixture
at total reux
s e h c n i , P T E H
F, ft / s 1.0
NR #0.7
√lb / ft3 2.0
F, ft / s 1.0
NR #1 3.0 4.0
20
2.45
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ 1.0 / p ∆
√lb / ft3 2.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ 1.0 / p ∆
0.1
0.1 0.5
1.0
5.0
0.5
1.0
F, √Pa
NR #1.5
F, ft / s 1.0
5.0
F, √Pa
2.0
F, ft / s 1.0
NR #2
√lb / ft3 3.0 4.0
20
2.45
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ 1.0 / p ∆
√lb / ft3 2.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
10
1.22
Liquid Load l , m3/m2 h 0 20 40 60 80 100
m / r a b m , z ∆ 1.0 / p ∆
t f /
O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
120 150
0.1 0.5
1.0
5.0
Air-water system, ambient conditions
0.1 0.5
1.0
F, √Pa
F, ft / s 1.0
NR #2.5
√lb / ft3 2.0
F, ft / s 1.0
NR #3
3.0 4.0
5.0
F, √Pa
√lb / ft3 2.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
20
2.45
10
1.22
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
0.1
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
0.1 0.5
1.0
5.0
F, √Pa
0.5
1.0
5.0
F, √Pa
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I-RingTM
• Direct replacement of IMTP - industry‘s rst and most widely used high-performance random packing introduced in the late 1970's
• Geometry ensures low liquid hold-up and a great improvement in capacity compared to Pall Rings
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I-Rings
IR #15
IR #25
IR #40
IR #50
IR #70
mm
15
25
40
50
70
inch
5/8
1
1½
2
2¾
m2 /m3
305
226
151
100
60
ft 2 /ft3
93.0
68.9
46.0
30.5
18.3
97
97
98
98
98
Nominal Size Specific Surface
Void Fraction
%
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.
KGa of I-Ring
HETP of I-Ring Liquid Load,
4
8
110 100 90
) m t a
3
m h ( / l o m g k , a
G
K
10
gpm/ft 2 20
F, ft/s �lb/ft3
30
0
40 50 60
(IR #15 )
7
IR # 25
6
0 I R # 4 4
60
5 0 I R #
50
3
40
1.5
2.0
2.5
1200 1100
) m t a 3 t f h ( / l o m b l , a
40
I R # 7 0
900 800
30
m m , P T E H
700
IR #50 600
IR # 40 20
500 400
IR # 25
300
IR # 15
G
) # 7 0 ( I R
35
1.0
1000
5
80 70
0.5
K
10
2
200
30 100
25
0
0
10
15
20
25 30
40
50 60
80 100
150
0
F = 1.5 �Pa
Bracket indicates extrapolated data
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1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
F, �Pa
Liquid Load l , m3/m2 h
Conditions Diameter: 0.3 m, Bed height: 2.25 m Liquid concentration: 4% NaOH Conversion to carbonate (Na2CO3): < 1% Inlet gas concentration: 400ppm CO2 Temperature: 25 oC
0.5
Conditions
Valid for atmospheric distillation with standard organic test mixture
at total reux
s e h c n i , P T E H
F, ft / s 1.0
IR #15
√lb / ft3 2.0
F, ft / s 1.0
IR #25 3.0 4.0
√lb / ft3 2.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
20
2.45
10
1.22
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
0.1
0.1 0.5
1.0
5.0
0.5
1.0
F, √Pa
F, ft / s 1.0
IR #40
5.0
F, √Pa
√lb / ft3 2.0
F, ft / s √lb / ft3 1.0 2.0
IR #50
3.0 4.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
20
2.45
10
1.22
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
0.1 0.5
1.0
0.1
5.0
0.5
F, √Pa
IR #70
F, ft / s 1.0
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
1.0
√lb / ft3 2.0
3.0 4.0
20
2.45
10
1.22
t f / O 2 H n i , z 0.12 ∆ / p ∆
m / r a b m , z ∆ / 1.0 p ∆
Formula Notation
Liquid 3
2
Load l , m /m h 0 20
l
Liquid load
HETP
Height equivalent to a theoretical plate
∆p/ ∆z
Pressure drop per unit height
KGa
Volumetric mass transfer coefficient
F
F factor
40 60 80 100 120
0.1 0.5
5.0
F, √Pa
1.0
5.0
F, √Pa
150
Air-water system, ambient conditions
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C-RingTM
• Direct replacement of the widely used CMR • Evolution of Pall Ring employing a much lower diameter-to-height ratio which favors orientation that results in lower pressure drop and higher capacity
• Excellent mechanical strength • C-Rings excel in fouling media
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C-Rings Nominal Size
Specific Surface Void Fraction
CR #1
CR #1.5
CR #2
CR #2.5
CR #3
CR #4
CR #5
mm
25
38
44
50
63
90
125
inch
1
1½
1¾
2
2½
3½
5
m2 / m 3
244
187
142
126
101
70
62
ft 2 / ft 3
74.4
57.0
43.3
38.4
30.8
21.3
18.9
97
97
98
98
98
98
99
%
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.
P-RingTM
• Direct replacement of the widely used Pall Ring • Design by BASF AG around 1940 based on the Raschig Ring • Punched «shovels» leave «windows» on the outside facilitating vapor ow and enhancing capacity versus the R-Ring • World‘s largest collection of performance data is available for the Pall Ring
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P-Rings Nominal Size Specific Surface
Void Fraction
PR #5/8
PR #1
PR #1.5
PR #2
PR #3.5
mm
16
25
38
50
90
inch
5/8
1
1½
2
3½
m2 /m3
350
222
144
112
64
ft 2 /ft 3
106.7
67.7
43.9
34.1
19.5
95
95
97
97
98
%
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. O ther sizes are available on request.
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R-RingTM
• Direct replacement of the widely used Raschig Ring • Employing a diameter-to-height ratio of ~1 makes the Raschig Ring the rst «designed» random packing – introduced by Fritz Raschig at the end of the 19th century
• Simple geometry allows for manufacturing from very thick material to withstand corrosive media
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R-Rings Nominal Size
Specific Surface
RR #5/8
RR #1
RR #1.5
RR #2
RR #3.5
mm
16
25
38
50
90
inch
5/8
1
1½
2
3½
330
210
140
110
63
100.6
64.0
42.7
33.5
19.2
95
95
97
97
98
m2 /m3 2
ft /ft Void Fraction
%
3
IMTPTM , CMRTM are registered trademarks of Koch- Glitsch, LP and Pall Ring® is a registered trademark of BASF AG
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Applications
Treated Gas Off Gas
Fertilizers, Acid Gas Removal, Gas Sweetening
• Caters to Beneld Catacarb, aMDEA, UCARSOL and Gianmarco VETROCOKE solvents / processes
• Many licensors consider Nutter Rings and I-Rings to be the perfect t for new installations as well as retrots for existing tray columns to boost capacit y and to reduce CO2 slippage
• Metal Random Packing can handle these foaming systems at high liquid loads Raw Benfield™ and UCARSOL ® are registered trademarks of UOP LLC. Catacarb ® is a registered trademark of Eickmeyer & As sociates. aMDEA is a registered trademark of BASF AG. VETROCOKE ® is a registered trademark of Gianm arco-Vetrocoke (GV)
Gas ®
Absorber
++++ S C R U B B E R S ++++
Oil
Quenches
Regenerator
++++
Water
Butenes
Quenches
++++
Crude Butadiene
Butanes, Butenes Solvent
Butadiene
• Divided Wall Column requires
Solvent
design and manufacturing skills for complex column internals
• Random Packing has proven to be a reliable mass transfer device for this extractive distillation with high risk of polymerization
Acetylene C4's
Water
Acethylenes Solvent
Main Washer ++++ 10
Ethylene
Oxide
Strippers
Rectifer
++++
FCC
Regenerated Solvent
Degasser Absorbers
++++
Ethyl
NGL Depleted
Lean Amine
Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Treatment
• Liquid-Liquid extraction service with amine solutions
• Random Packing decreases droplet size and increases dispersed phase hold-up while supressing back-mixing
• Sulzer Chemtech VSX liquid treater internals promote phase separation and redistribution
• A similar scheme using aqueous caustic as solvent is employed to remove mercaptans from
the liqueed natural gas NGL Inlet
Rich Amine
Sour
Water
Strippers
+ + + + H 2 S
and
A m m o ni a
A B S O R B ER S
+ +++
OVHD Gas
Reux
Demethanizers
• Proven performance with Nutter Ring packing over the past two decades
Feed
• Increase capacity of existing trayed columns • Decrease diameter of new columns • Lower pressure drop
Feed
• Decreased capital and operating costs
NGL
ene
Glycol
Strippers
++++
CO2
ABSORBERS
++++
DegassERS
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Sulzer Chemtech Ltd, a member of the Sulzer Corporation, with
The activity program comprises:
headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is active in the eld of process
• Process components such as fractionation trays, structured and
engineering and employs some 3000 persons worldwide. Sulzer Chemtech is represented in all important industrial countries
and sets standards in the eld of mass transfer and static mixing with its advanced and economical solutions.
random packings, liquid and gas distributors, gas-liquid separators, and internals for separation columns
• Engineering services for separation and reaction technology such as conceptual process design, feasibilities studies, plant optimizations including process validation in the test center
• Recovery of virtually any solvents used by the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, or difcult separations requiring the combination of special technologies, such as thin lm/short-path evaporation, distillation under high vacuum, liquid-liquid extraction, membrane technology or crystallization
• Complete separation process plants, in particular modular plants (skids)
• Tower eld services performing tray and packing installation, tower and column maintenance, vessel welding, and plant turnaround projects
• Mixing and reaction technology with static mixers • Cartridge-based metering, mixing and dispensing systems, and disposable mixers for reactive multi-component material
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