Amistco Packing Support Technical Bulletin

AMISTCOProduct Bulletin – APS11/03AMISTCO Packing Supports23147 Hwy. 6 Alvin, Texas 77511 • Ph: (281) 331-5956 • Fax: (281) 585-1780 • www.amistco.com • amistco@amistco.com24 Hour Emergency Service Available Emergency Phone:1-800-839-6374Mist Eliminators | Liquid/Liquid Coalescers | Trays Packing & InternalsTo support packing and aid in gas/liquid distribution,AMISTCO offers a wide variety of packing support plates.These supports are available for both random and struc-tured packing.Grid type packing supports are used for structured packingto provide a horizontal contact surface and to prevent distortion of the packing. This design can also be consideredfor random packing. A wide range of openings is availableto prevent the packing from falling through. The supports typically rest on support ledges. For larger towers with manways, sectional designs are standard.AMISTCO Separation Products, Inc. manufactures a full lineof tower internals, mist eliminators and other componentscritical to effective mass transfer and separation. For moredetails regarding these products, visit our website or consultwith an AMISTCO Separations representative.AMISTCO PACKING SUPPORTSGrid Type Support Plates (APS-GS)APS-GSAPS-ISThis design supports random packing and aids liquid distribution without impeding gas flow. The support plateconsists of a series of perforated arches. The vapor passesthrough the slots in the arches while liquid passes throughthe slots in the deck. Normal pressure drop across theplates is usually below 1/4” W.C. with the slot area being80% to 110% of the tower cross-section area. The supportplate rests on support ledges which are welded to thetower. Clamps and mid-span beams are available asrequired. Bed depths of 30 feet and higher can be achievedusing gas injection type supports.MULTI-BEAM GAS INJECTIONSUPPORT PLATES (APS-IS)