Patent ID: 8388840
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: B01D,B01J

Abstract:
1. The substantially vertical multi-stage column with a diameter of more than 2 meters, comprising a multiplicity of vertically spaced apart and substantially horizontal plates suitable for holding superposed beds of solid particles, said horizontal plates being supported by generally horizontal beam frameworks for providing rigidity to said plates and allowing a flow of at least one fluid to pass through from top to bottom of said multi-state column, said beam frameworks comprising a plurality of beams ( 9 ) located under and in contact with said horizontal plates, each beam ( 9 ) having a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar bottom surface, said bottom surface forming in part a horizontal plane and having at least in part a triangular element having an apex extending downwardly from said horizontal plane, said triangular element being suitable for immersion into a bed of solid particles.