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Article: Innovative trays for best column performance: V-Grid Plus trays from Sulzer Chemtech optimize the performance of distillation and adsorption columns, with high mass transfer coefficients, high turndown and low pressure drop.(Achema 2003: Achema Innovation Profiles Special Advertising Section)
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- Chemical Engineering
- Article date:
- August 1, 2003
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V-Grid Plus[TM] tray technology represents the family of Sulzer Chemtech's high-performance trays. This includes the MVGT[TM] tray, the Steparc[TM] downcomer, various types of high-performance valves, froth promoters, and different weir types. These mechanical features are combined to custom fit each tray design with the specific process requirements. The end result is proven tray technology that provides superior operating performance.
V-Grid Plus tray development began in the early 1990s with the introduction of the MVGT tray. Continuous research and development of the V-Grid Plus technology has produced significant improvements in both deck and downcomer ...