Patent ID: 8517354
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: B01D,B01F

Abstract:
1. A tray valve assembly for a process column of a type wherein a first, heavier fluid flows downwardly from a downcomer onto a tray and thereacross in a first direction through which a second, lighter fluid flows upwardly therethrough for interaction and mass transfer with the first, heavier fluid before passing therefrom, the tray valve assembly comprising: a plurality of tray apertures formed on a surface of the tray for facilitating the second, lighter fluid flow upwardly therethrough; a plurality of valves disposed across the surface of the tray and mounted in association with the plurality of tray apertures formed on the surface of the tray, at least one valve of the plurality of valves comprising: the deflector tab and an orientation of the at least one valve allowing the second, lighter fluid to be injected into the first, heavier fluid passing over the at least one valve aperture for promoting directional flow of the first, heavier fluid therewith in at least one direction.