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Random Packing from Sulzer Chemtech

World-Class Worldwide
Sulzer Chemtech quality assurance Random Packing from
helps to meet demanding clientele Europe, Asia and the
requirements. All manufacturing sites Americas.
are certified and projects are monitored by
Sulzer quality delegates.
Column Internals*)
World Scale Uniform liquid and gas distribution are
Sulzer Chemtech mandatory for optimum performance of
controls sufficient packed beds. Sulzer Chemtech's expert
manufacturing knowledge in designing distributors is unparalleled
capacities to meet world scale in the industry.
demands for Random Packing
everywhere in the world.

Emergency Delivery
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Besides our own capabilities, Sulzer Chemtech can rely on
an international network for emergency deliveries. If there is
something in stock anywhere that you need immediately, let
us find it for you.

Research
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Our pilot plants in Switzerland
are also used to widen our Complete
application know-how and to test Portfolio *)
and optimize processes, solvents, etc.,
Sulzer Chemtech
Sulzer Chemtech
together with our clients.
develops, designs
and manufactures all kinds of
Design Tools mass transfer equipment and
Much of what we have learned will offer you the most suit-
from our research activities is able technology for the task
reflected in our hydraulic design at hand.
tool SULCOL which is available for free.

Tower Field Services *)

In most industrial countries
Test Facilities we have acquired tower
Results from our liquid distributor field service companies,
test rigs at every manufacturing making Sulzer Chemtech a one-stop
site encouraged Sulzer to design solution provider.
the world's largest liquid distributors.

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 Contents

Global Sourcing Nutter Rings

Sulzer Chemtech is one of the world's largest page 4
producers of mass transfer components.
We leverage on proven local procurement
opportunities over a wide range of metal and plastic grades
to provide the most favorable conditions for our clients.
I-Rings
(Equivalent to
IMPT Rings)
Turn Around Services (TAS)*)
page 6
One call does it all! Day or night, Sulzer
Chemtech supplies all tower hardware
or equipment your project needs.
C-Rings
(Equivalent to
CMR Rings)
page 8
Random Packing
has been in use from the onset of industrial
distillation – and it's here to stay. Lots of important P-Rings
(Equivalent to
separation/absorption/stripping processes have Pall Rings)
been developed relying on the special behavior page 8
of these mass transfer devices. Moreover, ease of
replacement and suitability for storage make Random
R-Rings
Packing the equipment of choice for systems with (Equivalent to
heavy fouling or corrosion. Raschig Rings)
page 9

Development
Own laboratories in Switzerland and joint Plastic P-Rings
development projects with universities and (Equivalent to
research institutes in Europe, USA and Plastic Pall Rings)
China formed the basis for technological leadership. page 10

Engineering Services*) Plastic C-Rings

From phase equilibrium measure- (Equivalent to
ments via process design to turnkey CMR Rings)
skid-mounted separation plants. page 10

Applications
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*)Separate brochure available.
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Service
and Installation

Field Service
Revamps and Installation

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Tower Field Service
Maintenance, Revamps and Installation

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 Nutter RingTM

• High-performance random packing designed by Dale Nutter in 1984

• Efficiency enhanced by lateral liquid spreading and surface film renewal
• Superior surface utilization allows for shorter packed beds
• Intensively tested by Fractionation Research Institute (FRI) which
makes the Nutter Ring the best-known high-performance random
packing in industry
• Geometry provides maximum randomness with minimum nesting and
maximum mechanical strength

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Nutter Ring Types NR #0.7 NR #1 NR #1.5 NR #2 NR #2.5 NR #3

Specific Surface m2 /m3 226 170 124 96 85 66
2 /ft 3
ft 68.9 51.8 37.8 29.3 25.9 20.1
Void Fraction % 98 98 98 98 98 98
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.

KGa of Nutter Ring HETP of Nutter Ring

Liquid Load, gpm/ft2 F, ft/s �lb/ft3
4 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
110 7 1200
100 1100
6
90 ) 1000 40
(NR #0.7
80 5 NR #3
KGa, kg-mol / (h m3 atm)

900
KGa, lb-mol/(h ft3 atm)

70 NR #1 800 NR #2.5
30
HETP, inches

4
#1.5) 700 NR #2
HETP, mm

60 (NR
600 NR #1.5
2
50 NR # NR #1
2 .5 3 500 20
NR #
NR #0.7
400
40 #3)
(NR 300
35 10
200
2
30 100

0 0
25
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 150
Liquid Load l, m3/m2 h F, �Pa

Conditions Conditions
Diameter: 0.3 m, Bed height: 2.25 m Valid for atmospheric distillation with standard organic test mixture
Liquid concentration: 4% NaOH
at total reflux
Conversion to carbonate (Na 2CO3): < 1%
Inlet gas concentration: 400ppm CO2
Temperature: 25 oC
F = 1.5 √Pa
Bracket indicates extrapolated data

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NR #0.7 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 NR #1 F, ft / s √lb / ft3
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45

10 1.22 10 1.22

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

∆p /∆z, mbar / m
1.0 0.12 1.0 0.12

0.1 0.1
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

NR #1.5 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 NR #2 F, ft / s √lb / ft3

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45
Liquid
Load l, m3/m2 h 10 1.22
10 1.22
0

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m
∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

20
40
60
1.0 0.12 80 1.0 0.12
100
120
150
Air-water system, 0.1
0.1 ambient conditions
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

NR #2.5 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 NR #3 F, ft / s √lb / ft3

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45

10 1.22 10 1.22
∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

∆p /∆z, mbar / m

1.0 0.12 1.0 0.12

0.1 0.1
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

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 I-RingTM

• Equivalent to IMTP Rings - industry‘s first and most widely used

high-performance random packing introduced in the late 1970's
• Geometry ensures low liquid hold-up and a great improvement in
capacity compared to Pall Rings

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I-Ring Types IR #15 IR #25 IR #40 IR #50 IR #60 IR #70

Specific Surface m2 /m3 305 226 151 100 80 60
2 /ft 3
ft 93.0 68.9 46.0 30.5 24.4 18.3
Void Fraction % 97 97 98 98 98 98
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.

KGa of I-Ring HETP of I-Ring

Liquid Load, gpm/ft2
F, ft/s �lb/ft3
4 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
110 7 1200
(IR #15)
100 1100
IR #25 6
90 40
1000
80 5 IR #70
KGa, kg-mol / (h m3 atm)

900
KGa, lb-mol/(h ft3 atm)

70 IR #40 800
4 30
HETP, inches

60 700 IR #60
HETP, mm

0
I R #5 IR #50
600
50 60)
(IR # 3 IR #40
20
500
40 400 IR #25
)
35 #70 300 IR #15
(IR 10
2
30 200

100
25 0
0
10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 150
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Liquid Load l, m3/m2 h F, �Pa

Conditions Conditions
Diameter: 0.3 m, Bed height: 2.25 m Valid for atmospheric distillation with standard organic test mixture
Liquid concentration: 4% NaOH at total reflux
Conversion to carbonate (Na 2CO3): < 1%
Inlet gas concentration: 400ppm CO2
Temperature: 25 oC
F = 1.5 √Pa
Bracket indicates extrapolated data

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IR #15 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 IR #25 F, ft / s √lb / ft3
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45

10 1.22 10 1.22

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

∆p /∆z, mbar / m
1.0 0.12 1.0 0.12

0.1 0.1
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

IR #40 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 IR #50 F, ft / s √lb / ft3

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45
Liquid
1.22 Load l, m3/m2 h
10 10 1.22
0
∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

20
40
60
1.0 0.12 80 1.0 0.12
100
120
150
Air-water system,
0.1 ambient conditions 0.1
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

IR #60 F, ft / s √lb / ft3 IR #70 F, ft / s √lb / ft3

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
20 2.45 20 2.45

10 1.22 10 1.22
∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft
∆p /∆z, in H2O / ft

∆p /∆z, mbar / m
∆p /∆z, mbar / m

1.0 0.12 1.0 0.12

0.1 0.1
0.5 1.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 5.0
F, √Pa F, √Pa

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 C-RingTM

• Equivalent to the widely used Cascade Mini-Rings (CMR)

• Evolution of Pall Ring employing a much lower diameter-to-height ratio
which favors orientation that results in lower pressure drop and higher
capacity
• Excellent mechanical strength
• C-Rings excel in fouling media

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C-Ring Types CR #1 CR #1.5 CR #2 CR #2.5 CR #3 CR #4 CR #5

2/
Specific Surface m m3 244 187 142 126 101 70 62
ft 2 / ft3 74.4 57.0 43.3 38.4 30.8 21.3 18.9
Void Fraction % 97 97 98 98 98 98 99
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.

P-RingTM

• Equivalent to the widely used Pall Ring

• Design by BASF AG around 1940 based on the Raschig Ring
• Punched «shovels» leave «windows» on the outside facilitating
vapor flow and enhancing capacity versus the R-Ring
• World‘s largest collection of performance data is available for
the Pall Ring

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P-Ring Types PR #5/8 PR #1 PR #1.5 PR #2 PR #3.5

2 /m3
Specific Surface m 350 222 144 112 64
2 /ft 3
ft 106.7 67.7 43.9 34.1 19.5
Void Fraction % 95 95 97 97 98
Material thickness can be adjusted to clients' needs. Other sizes are available on request.

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 R-RingTM

• Equivalent to the widely used Raschig Ring

• Employing a diameter-to-height ratio of ~1 makes the Raschig Ring the
first «designed» random packing – introduced by Fritz Raschig
at the end of the 19th century
• Simple geometry allows for manufacturing from very thick material to
withstand corrosive media

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R-Ring Types RR #5/8 RR #1 RR #1.5 RR #2 RR #3.5

2 /m3
Specific Surface m 330 210 140 110 63
ft2 /ft3 100.6 64.0 42.7 33.5 19.2
Void Fraction % 95 95 97 97 98

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 Plastic P-RingTM

• Equivalent to the Plastic Pall Ring

• The most common plastic random packing type used in industry
• Available in various size ranging from 5/8'' to 3 ½''
• Available in PP, PVC/C, PE, PVDF, ETFE, PFA
• Other materials are available on request

Plastic P-Ring Types PR #5/8 PR #1 PR #1.5 PR #2 PR #3.5

2/
Specific Surface m m3 335 210 128 100 63
ft2 / ft3 102 64 39 30 19
Void Fraction % 88 91 93 95 96
Other sizes are available on request.

Plastic C-RingTM

• Equivalent to the Plastic Cascade Mini-Rings (CMR)

• Better capacity & efficiency than Pall Ring with low aspect ratio
of 1:3 (height/diameter)
• Available in various size ranging from 1½'' to 4''
• Available in PP, PVC/C, PE, PVDF, ETFE, PFA
• Other materials are available upon request

Plastic C-Ring Types CR #0A CR #1A CR #2A CR #2 CR #3A

2 /m3
Specific Surface m 315 210 155 118 98
2 /ft 3
ft 96 64 46 36 30
Void Fraction % 88 91 93 95 95
Other sizes are available on request.

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 Applications

Air Cooling Cl2 /HCI/HF Absorption, Degassing,

Water Treatment, Flue Gas Treatment
• Plastic random packings show an excellent
chemical corrosion resistance

Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Treatment
• Liquid-Liquid extraction service with amine
solutions
• Random Packing decreases droplet size
and increases dispersed phase hold-up while
supressing back-mixing
• Sulzer Chemtech VSX liquid treater internals
promote phase separation and redistribution
• A similar scheme using aqueous caustic as
solvent is employed to remove mercaptans from
the liquefied natural gas
• Are used preferably at low to moderate
temperatures
• Plastic random packings are favored for their
economic advandage
Fertilizer, Acid Gas Removal and Gas Sweetening
• Caters to Benfield Catacarb, aMDEA, UCARSOL
and Gianmarco VETROCOKE solvents / processes
• Many licensors consider Nutter Rings and I-Rings
to be the perfect fit for new installations as well as
retrofits for existing tray columns to boost capacity
and to reduce CO2 slippage
• Metal Random Packing can handle these foaming
systems at high liquid loads

Demethanizers
• Proven performance with Nutter Ring packing
over the past two decades
• Increase capacity of existing trayed columns
• Decrease diameter of new columns
Butadiene • Lower pressure drop
• Divided Wall Column requires design and manu- • Decreased capital and operating costs
facturing skills for complex column internals
• Random Packing has proven to be a reliable mass
transfer device for this extractive distillation with Formula Notation
high risk of polymerization l Liquid load
HETP Height equivalent to a theoretical
plate
CMR™ is a trademark and IMTP ® and Cascade Mini-Rings® are registered ∆p/∆z Pressure drop per unit height
trademarks of Koch-Glitsch, LP. Pall Ring® is a registered trademark of BASF
AG. Benfield™ is a trademark and UCARSOL® is a registered trademark of
KGa Volumetric mass transfer
UOP LLC. Catacarb® is a registered trademark of Eickmeyer & Associates. coefficient
aMDEA® is a registered trademark of BASF AG. VETROCOKE® is a registered
trademark of Gianmarco-Vetrocoke (GV)
F F factor

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Sulzer Chemtech is represented in all important industrial countries and
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The activity program comprises:
• Process components such as fractionation trays, structured and ran-
dom packings, liquid and gas distributors, gas-liquid separators, and
internals for separation columns
• Engineering services for separation and reaction technology such as
conceptual process design, feasibilities studies, plant optimizations in-
cluding process validation in the test center
• Recovery of virtually any solvents used by the pharmaceutical and
chemical industry, or difficult separations requiring the combination of
special technologies, such as thin film/short-path evaporation, distilla-
tion under high vacuum, liquid-liquid extraction, membrane technology
or crystallization.
• Complete separation process plants, in particular modular plants
(skids)
• Advanced polymerization technology for the production of PLA and
EPS
• Tower field services performing tray and packing installation, tower
maintenance, welding, and plant turnaround projects
• Mixing and reaction technology with static mixers
• Cartridge-based metering, mixing and dispensing systems, and dis-
posable mixers for reactive multi-component material
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