Columns are chemical apparatus used in rectification, distillation, adsorption operations. Depending on the way the phase contacts are made, columns are classified in:
- contact elements continuously arranged- regulated forms, or other;
- contact elements discontinuously arranged – with trays;
- without contact elements – with film or pulverising.
Technical characteristics:
Diameter: max. Ø5500 mm;
Length: 30.000 mm;
Shell Thickness: max. 50 mm;
Temperature min./max.: -40°, 600°C;
Pressure: max. 150 bar;
Weight: max. 50 tone;
Volume: max. 200 m³.
Materials used: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Clad Steel (Monel), Duplex, Super Duplex, Cu-Ni Alloy etc.