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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2015
Applicants:
Edward J. Grave, Montogmery, TX (US);
Nicholas F. Urbanski, Katy, TX (US);
Inventors:
Edward J. Grave, Montogmery, TX (US);
Nicholas F. Urbanski, Katy, TX (US);
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Spring, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 3/20 (2006.01); B01D 3/32 (2006.01); F25J 3/02 (2006.01); B01D 3/22 (2006.01); B01D 3/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 3/20 (2013.01); B01D 3/22 (2013.01); B01D 3/324 (2013.01); B01D 3/326 (2013.01); B01D 3/4261 (2013.01); F25J 3/0209 (2013.01); F25J 3/0219 (2013.01); F25J 3/0233 (2013.01); F25J 3/0266 (2013.01); F25J 3/0295 (2013.01); F25J 2200/02 (2013.01); F25J 2200/30 (2013.01); F25J 2200/50 (2013.01); F25J 2200/74 (2013.01); F25J 2200/76 (2013.01); F25J 2200/90 (2013.01); F25J 2205/04 (2013.01); F25J 2205/20 (2013.01); F25J 2270/90 (2013.01); F25J 2280/02 (2013.01); F25J 2280/40 (2013.01); Y02C 10/12 (2013.01);
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for maintaining constant fluid pressure and equalized fluid flow among a plurality of downcomer lines through which liquid from a tower is directed. A substantially annular fluid distribution belt is disposed at the circumference of the tower. The fluid distribution belt collects liquid from the tower. At least two outlets direct liquid from the fluid distribution belt out of the tower and into a corresponding number of downcomer lines disposed external to the tower.