Patent ID: 8317166
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A liquid collection and distribution device installed in a column comprising an external shell and an internal region in which mass transfer and/or heat exchange are intended to occur, said device comprising: a liquid collector extending across the internal region of the column and comprising a plurality of collection channels that extend longitudinally in parallel relationship to each other for collecting liquid descending within said internal region of the column, said collection channels having outlets for discharging liquid when collected in said collection channels; at least one framework extending across the internal region of the column and having opposed ends supported by the shell of the column, said framework being positioned in underlying and supporting relationship to the liquid collector; a liquid distributor underlying and supported by said framework; and an internal fluid passage formed within said framework and constructed for receiving liquid discharged from the outlets of the collection channels and conveying it to the liquid distributor.