Overview

Chemical engineering students learn the theory of distillation, absorption and mass transfer processes in their undergraduate university course. The presentation will complement university-based theory by introducing mass transfer devices currently available in the industry:

• Conventional trays and modern high-performance trays
• The development of random packings to the latest 4th generation packings
• Structured packing types and their application
• Grid packings for fouling and refinery services
• Liquid and vapour distributors are critical to the performance of packed beds.

Also shown will be photographs of different types of fouling. Followed by a device selection guide - when to specify trays versus packing, and where to use random packing over structured packing or grid packing.

The material presented at this event has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Fluid Separations Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

14:00–17:00 GMT.

Agenda

• 60-minute presentation and Q&A session
• 10-minute explanation of post combustion capture of CO2 from flue gases, and setting the parameters for the student workshop
• 40-minute workshop supervised by your lecturer working on mass transfer
• 20-minute discussion of the results from the workshop with the presenter

The presenter will be available online after the workshop to answer additional questions for those who wish to stay longer than the scheduled 2 hours.

Materials required for the workshop

KG-TOWER® software is a free download from the Koch-Glitsch website. Download a few days before the workshop please.

Access the Koch-Glitsch website brochures:

• Data library
• Valve trays
• Random packaging
• Structured packing
• Packed tower internals

Please be advised that Koch-Glitsch are an external company and IChemE are not responsible for the details you provide.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.