Patent ID: 7744067

Claim:
A multiphase vapor distributor for separation of a mixed vapor phase, said multiphase vapor distributor located within a column comprising a sump and an inlet feed passage, wherein said multiphase vapor distributor is generally annular in construction and has a generally vertical center axis, said multiphase vapor distributor comprising at least a top section, a bottom section and an internal wall connecting said top section and said bottom section; wherein said bottom section comprises at least one opening to said sump, said internal wall comprises at least one opening into an interior space of the annular distributor and said top section comprises at least one opening into an upper region of said column; wherein at least one chamber is formed between an exterior wall of said column, said internal wall, said top section and said bottom section of said multiphase vapor distributor, and wherein said multiphase vapor distributor is adapted to accommodate passage of said multiphase vapor from said inlet feed into said chamber.