MINIVALVE(R) tray

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MINIVALVE(R) trays, developed by Koch-Glitsch, includes advanced tray designs with compact valves engineered to maximize mass transfer efficiency and capacity. The MINIVALVE(R) tray deck features a high density of smaller-sized valves, ensuring uniform froth action and improved vapor-liquid distribution across the entire tray surface. This uniformity minimizes entrainment and enhances overall tray performance. The MINIVALVE(R) product family includes both fixed (VG-0) and movable (MV-1) valves, which are tailored to specific process requirements. These valves are highly effective in the spray regime with low-to-moderate weir loadings, delivering capacity improvements of up to 13% compared to conventional trays. The tray deck’s directional valve design provides a slight liquid push, promoting consistent flow patterns and reducing retrograde action, further improving operational stability. This innovative tray design is ideal for applications requiring high efficiency, such as chemical processing, refining, and specialty distillation processes, where precision and capacity are critical. With its ability to reduce pressure drop and improve capacity, the MINIVALVE(R) tray deck exemplifies Koch-Glitsch’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance mass transfer solutions.

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Domestic major oil refineries and chemical plants.