Abstract: Three Pass Trays - Friend or Foe? (2009 Annual Meeting)

Monday, November 9, 2009: 8:30 AM

Ryman C (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)

Daniel R. Summers, Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc., Tulsa, OK

3-Pass trays have been a troublesome device for tray designers for many decades. Because of their asymmetry, these trays have seen limited applications, yet are a simple and cost effective tower internal. This paper will explore the history, applications, design and experience with 3-Pass trays in commercial applications.

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