VESSEL, DISTRIBUTION TRAY, AND METHOD FOR PASSING ONE OR MORE FLUIDS
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1. A method passing one or more fluids through a compartment, comprising:
- A) collecting a liquid on a tray wherein the tray comprises the compartment wherein the compartment comprises an interior wall and an exterior wall, and the compartment at least partially forms rifling on the interior wall;
B) passing a vapor through the compartment; and
C) mixing the vapor with the liquid entering the compartment via at least one aperture to impart swirling to at least one of the vapor and liquid exiting the compartment.
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Abstract
One exemplary embodiment can be a method passing one or more fluids through a compartment. The method may include collecting a liquid on a tray, passing a vapor through the compartment, and mixing the vapor with the liquid entering the compartment via at least one aperture to impart swirling to the vapor and liquid exiting the compartment. Also, the compartment can include or consist of an interior wall and an exterior wall, and generally the compartment at least partially forms rifling on the interior wall.
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1. A method passing one or more fluids through a compartment, comprising:
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A) collecting a liquid on a tray wherein the tray comprises the compartment wherein the compartment comprises an interior wall and an exterior wall, and the compartment at least partially forms rifling on the interior wall; B) passing a vapor through the compartment; and C) mixing the vapor with the liquid entering the compartment via at least one aperture to impart swirling to at least one of the vapor and liquid exiting the compartment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A distribution tray for a vessel, comprising:
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A) a member forming a first side and a second side wherein the first side is adapted to receive a liquid thereon, and forming a plurality of openings; and B) a compartment coupled to the member with a first portion protruding from the first side and adapted to permit passage of a fluid from the first side to the second side of the member wherein the compartment comprises an interior wall at least partially forming rifling. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A vessel, comprising:
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A) an inlet; B) an outlet; C) a distribution tray, comprising a member having a first side and a second side; D) a compartment coupled to the member wherein the compartment comprises an exterior wall and an interior wall at least partially forming rifling; and E) a packed bed comprising particles. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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