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About Euroslot Kdss

Beyond technology - creating value

The Euroslot Kdss group was formed from the merger of two
companies in order to provide a unique breadth and depth of
expertise across a range of industry sectors from petrochemicals
and refineries to water treatment, filtration, food processing and
the paper industry.
The new group has the financial muscle, the international reach
and depth of expertise to be that supplier. We are also unique in
the breadth of range of products and our very comprehensive
installation and site services. Through its Mass Transfer & Reactor
Internals Division, Euroslot Kdss will, in fact, be the only company
to design, manufacture and site install the full range of reactor
and column internals. For many clients that is an unbeatable
combination.
The synergy between the merged companies is much more
than industry focus, product set or customer base. We share the
same business ethics, the same approach to problem solving
and working in partnership with clients. Clients really value our
responsiveness and the way we become a seamless part of their
team, rather than the traditional supplier/client relationship.
Add to that our network of more than 25 sales agents worldwide,
as well as manufacturing facilities in Europe, Middle East, China,
India and South Africa. Euroslot Kdss is in a unique position to
provide end-to-end services wherever they are required.

All over the world, refineries, petrochemical, chemical and gas companies trust Euroslot Kdss expertise to deliver
mass transfer solutions, safely, on time, on budget.
We specialize in process simulation, design, manufacture, installation and plant reinstatement. With a depth of
expertise in distillation plant, we always deploy our own in-house professionals.
Clients value more than just our technical skills and site-based installation expertise. They value our business
agility, our responsiveness and our willingness to own the problem.

Sharing our expertise

Euroslot Kdss has earned a reputation for leadership in our field, bringing quality, safety and innovation across
the sector. Thats why we are licensed by major companies to design, manufacture and install both standard and
specialized mass transfer equipments.
So, if you are looking to maximize capacity of a column or to de-bottleneck a complete train, our process
engineering team can help you with your project definition.
And in the event of unplanned downtime, you can trust us to diagnose, carry out stress and process engineering
designs, manufacture and re-install. A quality solution will be implemented in record time.

Let us share our hugeness of expertise

Our clients recognize the benefits of working with a partner who has a proven scope and depth of expertise
across a whole choice of process applications.
Euroslot Kdss brings that richness of experience to design, manufacture, installation and support across:

Crude Distillation Units

Demethanisers
Depropanisers
De-Isobutanisers
Methanol Distillation
Benfield Units
Amine Absorbers
Vacuum Distillation
FCCU Main Fractionators
FCCU Primary Absorbers
Condensate Stabilizers
Sour Water Strippers
Nitric Acid Absorbers
Chlorine & HCl Scrubbing
SO2 & H2S Scrubbing
Liquid/Liquid Amine Contactors

Condensate Stabilizers
De-Ethanisers
Debutanizers
Ethanol Distillation
Vetrocoke Units
Crude Fractionators
Amine Regenerators
Vacuum Lube Units
FCCU Strippers
FCCU Secondary Absorbers
Glycol Contactors
Direct Contact Coolers
Sulphuric Acid Absorbers
NOX Scrubbing
De-aerating Towers
Ammonia unit

All covered by our strict quality control methodology.

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All starts with process and engineering design

We manufacture tower internals with quality

engineered in

Whether its a completely new process, a complicated upgrade or just a check on performance of your existing
unit, we understand that reliable front-end process design gives you the confidence to select the optimum process
equipment for your application. Euroslot Kdss can design, manufacture and install the tower distillation trays for
you. Our offer includes as well replacement of nearly all kind of conventional trays no matter their dimensions.

Simulation
Globally recognized process simulation packages are used to perform rigorous mass and energy balances for
chemical applications and separation and reactive distillation for oil/gas applications.

What a better way to ensure the highest quality components than to design and manufacture whole ranges in
house. From our own modern manufacturing facilities we develop and produce ESP (Enhanced Separation
Performance) internals with the highest quality standards.
ESP (Enhanced Separation Performance) is the brand name of Euroslot Kdss equipment with advanced
features designed in. All is developed from our own practice, hands on industry expertise.

Hydraulic and Mechanical

Hydraulic and mechanical design is built around our own software, proven over hundreds of installations to
accurately predict both hydraulic capability and mechanical strength/integrity for any chosen application.

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Distillation Trays
Distillation trays
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................
Mobile Valve Tray ...................................................................................................................................
Fixed Valve Tray .....................................................................................................................................
Other Distillation Trays ...........................................................................................................................

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High Performance Random Packing

ESP Metal Packing ................................................................................................................................ Page 12
ESP Plastic Packing, Support, Bed Limiters ........................................................................................... Page 13

High Performance Structured Packing

ESP Structured Packing, Support ......................................................................................................... Page 14

Distributors, Feed Devices and Collector Trays

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ Page 16
ESP Brand Liquid Distributors ................................................................................................................ Page 17
ESP Brand Liquid Feed Devices and Collector Trays .............................................................................. Page 19

Liquid / Gas and Liquid / Liquid Separator Internals

The two main classes of column internals used today are trays and
packing. Distillation Trays reveal many advantages, for example:

Easy maintenance and cleaning possibility, good fouling

resistance
Can carry wide range of liquid flows by changing number of
tray sections or passes, weir length and type of tray
Easy distribution
Very good turndown and flexibility
Over pressure good handling.

Euroslot Kdss can design and supply their own ESP valve trays, and also other conventional trays, such as bubble
cap trays, sieve trays, etc.
Trays allow intimate contact between vapor and liquid phases. The Principle of a distillation process is defined by
the following steps:

Vapor and liquid mix to form froth

Mass transfer occurs within the froth
The froth overflows across a weir
The vapor is released and moves to the upper tray
The bulk liquid flows down the downcomer to the next tray
The steps repeat on the next tray

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ESP Vane Mist Eliminators, Plate Pack Coalescers ................................................................................ Page 21

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Depending on feed rates and column diameter, the number of passes can vary from 1 to 4.

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Figure 1. Flow passes on trays: (a) Single-pass (b) Two-pass (c) Four-pass

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Mobile Valve Tray

Fixed Valve Tray

The Mobile Valve Tray is a flat perforated plate, with each perforation
equipped with a movable disk. At low vapor rates, the disk may settle
intermittently over the perforation and covers it to avoid liquid weeping.
As the vapor rate is increased, the disk rises vertically. The height of
restrictive valve legs or a caging structure determines the upper limit
of open area.

The fixed valve tray is a low cost stationary assembly which imitates the
shape of a valve. The fixed valves are directly extruded from tray deck.
The absence of moving parts eliminates wear and sticking, but at the
expense of lower turndown than other valve trays. However, the fixed
valve tray can present higher turndown ratio and improved capacity
than sieve tray.

Standard float valves are the pillar of valve tray configurations available
today. They offer high turndown flexibility (5:1) and a choice of valve
thicknesses to accommodate most requirements.

ESP Fixed Valves

ESP Float Valves

ESP mobile valves can be round or rectangular and the different leg heights are available
according to pressure and gas flow rates. Unlike the conventional float valve, our ESP Float Valve
incorporates unique features that result in a very robust design to reduce valve loss, a built-in
anti-rotation mechanism, easy in-situ replacement, fixed orientation for maximum turndown ratio.
The table below summarizes the various types of ESP float valves that can be designed and
supplied by Euroslot kdss.

ESP-DV (ESP-MDV)

ESP-RV

ESP-BV/CV

Standard size for DV

and high capacity
design for Mini DV
Anti-rotation design
Very high turndown

Rectangular form,
parallel to liquid flow
No valve spinning,
resistant to popping
out
Similar capacity and
efficiency to round
valve

Conventional round
valve with three legs
Supplied for
replacement or on
request
Option: venture
orifice for reduced
pressure drop

ESP-SV
Round valve with
four snap-in legs
Available in most
metal alloys
High turndown

ESP fixed valves, designed by Euroslot Kdss, are generally round, but could be other shapes like
rectangular upon request of clients. Leg heights could also be customized. Our ESP fixed valve
trays provide low liquid entrainment due to lateral vapor orientation compared to sieve trays. Below
in the table ESP fixed valves are presented for meeting your project requirement.
ESP mini fixed valve offers a low cost option, having a wider operating range than sieve trays. It is
an intermediate solution between sieve and mobile valves. They offer a higher capacity than sieve
trays by 10 ~15% and a slightly higher performance and flexibility compared to these last ones.

ESP-FV

ESP-MFV

ESP-FTV

ESP-MFTV

Round shape
Standard size design
with hole diameters of
about 40mm
Very high fouling
resistance

Round shape
Mini size design with
hole diameter of
about 20 mm
Higher capacity
compared to standard
size design
High fouling
resistance

Rectangular shape,
parallel to liquid flow
Option: Tapered shape
in valve plate for
optimization of flow
orientation
High fouling
resistance

Small rectangular
fixed valve
Option: Tapered shape
in valve plate for
optimization of flow
orientation
High performance

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Other Distillation Trays

Baffle Trays

Euroslot Kdss is also capable of designing and supplying conventional trays besides ESP valve trays, such as,
cage valve tray, sieve tray, bubble cap tray, dual flow tray, and baffle tray, etc.

These plates achieve high fouling in spite of their low effectiveness. They have large open areas approaching
50%, however an ESP high performance tray normally has an open area of less than 15%. Baffle trays are
employed in applications requiring high capacity and low pressure drop. Contact between vapor and liquid is
carried out when vapor passes through a curtain of liquid falling between trays or through liquid streams crossing
the tray perforations. Three major types of baffle trays are:

Sieve Trays
This perforated flat plate design probably provides the majority of
installed tray types used in the process industry and are widely accepted
due to their excellent operating characteristics, low cost investment
and low maintenance requirements. This is the simplest design among
the various tray types because there are no mechanical moving parts.
Sieve trays are resistant to heavy fouling services and offer high
capacities. However, their performances are ranked from low to
moderate and the flexibility is very low.

Dual Flow Trays

Dual flow trays dont have weirs
or downcomers thus vapor rate
maintains the plate liquid level.
Hole size will be defined for
optimizing the performance.
However, smaller holes can be
plugged up more easily.
Euroslot Kdss can fabricate
specific dual flow trays called
"Ripple Tray" licensed by Stone & Webster.
These wave shape dual flow trays reduce fouling without disturbing the vapor/liquid distribution,
and they are fabricated from perforated sheet with large surface area for vapor and liquid traffic.
Experience has demonstrated that smaller holes achieve higher tray capacities at the same
open area. This kind of trays has lower performances and flexibilities than conventional trays with
downcomers. Nevertheless, these ripple trays have greater capacities and are high resistant to
corrosion and fouling.

Bubble Cap Trays

Shed Decks
Shed decks are essentially angle iron beams of various sizes from
50mm to 250mm that are placed in rows across the column. They
are typically located at 610mm tray spacing. They may be set in
overlapping rows or rotated 90 degrees from tray to tray.
Side to side trays
The Side-to-side trays allow the liquid to splash
from side to side. The decks can be sloped. Fouling
resistance is high.
Disk and donut trays
Disk and donut trays are slightly sloped trays that allow
the liquid to splash from inner circle ring to outer circle
ring. They have high fouling resistance.

Cartridge Trays
This type of tray configuration is commonly used for small diameter columns, less than 900 mm.
Installation and assembly of standard trays on site inside a column is not practical. Thus trays are
pre-assembled into manageable cartridge packages. Then each cartridge package can be slide
down by the open vessel flange.

It is a well-tested device for use in many applications requiring high operating flexibility. It has
been widely used since the 50s, but less and less used due to a much higher cost than sieve or
valve trays.
Construction can be made suitable for leak-tight performance or for standard assembly methods,
using a wide range of materials and designs. This type of devices proposes a very high flexibility
(10:1). Bubble caps are available in a range of diameter from 30 to 200 mm.

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High Performance Random Packing

ESP Plastic Rings

For more than a century, random packing has been successfully

employed in distillation, absorption, stripping, heat transfer and
scrubbing columns - an inexpensive means of increasing capacity and
efficiency. Random Packing is recommended when pressure drop and
residence time have no significant influence on column operation,
such as in gas washing towers.
Euroslot Kdsss ESP random packing will match your budget and your
performance needs. ESP Random Packing is an inexpensive boost to
capacity and productivity. Regular availability of Euroslot Kdss random
packing is a key benefit in unplanned downtime.
In addition to our industry-leading ESP brand of products and components, we also manufacture a comprehensive
range of industry-standard packing, built upon a history of well documented operational performance. Our random
packing includes: Pall Rings (Thermoplastics, Metals), Raschig Rings (Ceramics, Metals) and Saddles (Ceramics,
Thermoplastics).

reducing drag, maximizing mass transfer

Our ESP range also includes high performance thermoplastic random
packing that retains the basic slotted ring heritage, with an open skeletal
structure.
You could choose an enhanced version, designed to maximize
available contact surface and mechanical strength. Its conical shape is
proven to reduce drag, resulting in lower pressure drop while increasing
accessibility to the inner surface. All designed to achieve higher mass
transfer efficiency.

Random Packing Support

Packing supports perform the following functions:

ESP Metal Rings

Physically support the packed bed

Incorporate sufficient open area to allow unrestricted flow
of liquid and vapor
Prevent downward migration of random packing pieces

third generation high performance, high capacity

random packing
The ESP Metal Packing is our range of high performance column packing. The basic shape bears
resemblance to other high performance packing elements but with particular enhancements
to improve randomness, liquid spreading and mechanical strength. The result is a robust and
cost effective 3rd generation high capacity random packing solution. ESP Metal Packing can be
supplied in most metallic materials, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium,
zirconium and high nickel alloys. Design integrity hydraulic and mechanical - is all part of the
ESP promise.
ESP-R Ring

ESP-P Ring

ESP-C Ring

ESP-I Ring

Replacement of
Raschig Ring
Great strength-toweight ratio
Wall thickness can
be as large as 1 mm
for the application in
corrosive media
Available size at 16,
25, 38, 50, 90 mm

Replacement of
Pall Ring, highest
industry experience
worldwide
Strength-to-weight
ratio stronger than
most other random
packing
Available size at 16,
25, 38, 50, 90 mm

Replacement of CMR
Lower ratio of
diameter to height
than pall ring
High mechanical
strength
Available size at 16,
25, 38, 43, 50, 63,
90, 127 mm

Replacement of IMTP
30% lower pressure
drop than Pall Ring
Design in geometry
enhances greater
capacity & efficiency
than other random
packing
Available size at 15,
25, 40, 50, 60, 70,
90 mm

The ESP range of packing support plates has a high open

structure. These supports offer an open area up to equivalent to
entire column cross section (100%).
In case of flooding, pressure surges at high gas velocities, thus
the packing support is fastened by special clamps to support
ring.
ESP random packing support plates are available in a wide range
of materials as requested by clients. Multiple beam designs are
also available.

Hold Down Plates / Bed Limiters

Retaining devices are used to avoid bed movement in the event of pressure surge or a major upset.
It will limit damage of packing and avoid particles fluidization and carrying over.
Hold down plates are used with ceramics and carbon random
packing to prevent fluidization and minimize packing movement,
due to high gas loading or pressure surges which may break
packing particles. Hold down plate usually rests directly on the
packing.
Packing bed limiters are used with plastic and metal random
packing. Bed limiters dont rest on the packing, but they are
fastened to column by means of support rings and bolting.
Alternatively it can be jointed to the liquid distributor by tie-rods.
Bed limiters will be designed for each special case.

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High Performance Structured Packing

ESP Brand Structured Packing

Structured packing is the self-standing element made of inclined

45 or 60 corrugated sheets channels. These channels could be
eventually perforated. This packing is particularly adapted for low
pressure and low liquid load applications, by reducing pressure drop
and energy consumption.

ESP Structured Packing

ESP EM-R/S/HC

Engraved sheet metal design, with or without perforation

Style R for most distillation applications, Style S for high liquid rate
applications and our recently developed Style HC for enhanced capacity
with no loss of efficiency
Operation range: vacuum to high pressure, liquid load 0.2 to more than
200 m3/(m2 h)
Surfaces ranging from below 100 m/m to 750 m/m

ESP WG-R/S

It is manufactured in a wide range of sizes by varying the crimp altitude. Packing surface ranges
from 50 m/m (lowest efficiency, highest capacity) to 750 m/m (highest efficiency, lowest
capacity).

Style R - a 45 crimp for most distillation applications

Style S - a 60 crimp for high liquid rate applications, such as heat transfer beds

Style HC - an optimized fine dimple pattern embossed on the surface to maximize

liquid spreading and wetting ability

All types of ESP structured packing are summarized in the next page.

WIRE GAUZE TYPE STRUCTURED PACKING

Fabricated with corrugated wire gauze sheets to provide improved
liquid wetting, to offer enhanced separation characteristics for fine
chemicals separations
Operation range: 1 mbar to normal pressure
High separation efficiency, minimum pressure drop
Available in Style R and S with a very high surface area (i.e. 350, 400,
500 and 750 m/m)

may be constructed from almost any commercial metal, including carbon steel, stainless steels (type 410, 304 &
316), duplex steels, aluminum, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium and zirconium.

ESP structured packing is manufactured with two standard crimp angles and the available styles
are as follows:

EMBOSSED METAL STRUCTURED PACKING

ESP EP-R/S

THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURED PACKING

Thermoplastic version of the Type ESP EM, for use in corrosive
services, as it is resistant to many chemicals
Operation range: vacuum to high pressure, maximum temperature at
110C for PP, and at 150C for PVDF
Available in plastic of PP, PVC-C, PVDF, and Teflon
Available in Style R and S with surface areas at 125, 250 m/m , etc.

ESP EC-R/S

CERAMIC STRUCTURED PACKING

Ceramic material, for application in high corrosive services (such as in
sulfuric acid media), and for high operation temperature till 700 C
Diameter: minimum at 150 mm
Operation range: vacuum to high pressure
Construction design similar to the Type ESP EM
Available in Style R and S with various surface areas

ESP Packing Support

Packing support grids for structured Packing has the same functions as the random packing
support (physical support of packing, large open area not to restrict flow of liquid and gas,
prevent packing moving downward). These supports offer an important free cross section and
are compatible with the layer design of structured packing.
Structured Packing support grid is available in various metal or thermoplastic materials.
With a special design, it can be supplied also for supporting random packing.

ESP GP

HEAVY DUTY COLUMN PACKING - OPEN, ROBUST GRID

DESIGN
Rigid, open and robust design, 60 corrugation angle, relatively large
corrugations and a smooth surface, designed to minimize liquid holdup
Suitable for fouling services (solids contamination, polymer formation
and coking) , and for services from vacuum to high pressure
Having a high liquid rate capacity, ESP Grid Packing also performs well
in heat transfer applications where separation efficiency is not critical
Available in most grades of stainless steel (1mm thick standard gauge),
other materials and gauge thicknesses available on request

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Distributors, Feed Devices and Collector Trays

ESP Brand Liquid Distributors

Apart from the high efficiency ESP trays or packing, the performance
of distillation column shall be guaranteed by distributors, feed devices
and other internals inside the column.

ESP EKD-101
ESP EKD-102

PAN TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)

Design for installation as one piece assembly, diameter up to 1200mm
Liquid level balanced by orifices located in the pan bottom
Vapor flow through circular gas riser, as well as via the gap between the
pan and the vessel wall
Maximum operation turndown ratio at 2:1
For clean liquid service
Not suitable for serving as a liquid redistributor

Euroslot Kdss design these column internals with an accurate fluid

distribution in distillation columns. Most applied design features in
industry are Pan, Pipe, Chimney Tray and Trough type

ESP High Efficiency Liquid Distributors

Liquid distributors are used in packed towers above each bed of packing they should guarantee a uniform liquid
distribution. Packing efficiency may decrease due to misdistribution and it tends to low packing turndown.

PAN TYPE (DRIP TUBE)

Alternative design to the type EKD-101, diameter up to 1000mm
Liquid level balanced by orifices located in drip tubes fitted to the pan
Vapor flow through circular gas riser, as well as via the peripheral
section between the pan and the vessel wall
Standard design for an operation turndown ratio at 2:1, and with an
optimized design a high turndown ratio at 4:1 by using multiple level of
orifices in the drip tubes
Low to moderate fouling tendency

Metering of the liquid is by orifices punched in the trough sidewalls, above the level of the holder
bottoms. ESP Trough Type (Orifice Guide) liquid distributor allows solids to settle out on the floor of
the trough. This makes the design particularly suitable for use in low to moderate fouling services.
The number of distribution points per unit area can be designed as required. Drip guides, fitted
to the exterior of the troughs it also effectively eliminate liquid misdistribution and entrainment
induced by the effects of vapor flow.
ESP High Efficiency Liquid Distributors ensure high quality liquid distribution across the complete
tower cross section.

ESP EKD-201

Available for any diameter, custom designed chimney arrangement for

various application requirements of liquid distribution and pressure
drop
Liquid flow through orifices located on the tray deck, vapor flow
through chimneys
Standard operation turndown ratio at 2:1
Standard design for clean liquid service; lower fouling tendency when
using larger bottom orifices for higher liquid flow rate
This distributor is suitable for liquid redistribution

ESP High Performance Feed Devices

They are designed and supplied by
Euroslot Kdss when the feed requires
uniform distribution in order to obtain
an overall desirable performance of
the distillation column. The feed can be
liquid only, mixed phases of liquid/vapor
(flash feed), and also vapor. The most
applied design of inlet feed device are in
pipe, vane, and deck, etc. Euroslot Kdss
will be able to choose the appropriate
inlet feed distribution system at your
request.

ESP High Performance Liquid Collectors

Liquid collectors are frequently applied between packed beds for partial liquid draw-off and/or to
feed a liquid distributor below. They are also often required for total liquid draw-off to product or
reboiler, or used for liquid mixing.

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CHIMNEY TRAY (OPEN ORIFICE)

ESP EKD-202

CHIMNEY TRAY (DRIP TUBE)

Alternative design to the type of EKD-201, available for any diameter
Liquid flow through orifices located in drip tubes fitted to the tray deck,
vapor flow through chimneys
Standard operation turndown ratio at 2:1, and high turndown ratio at
4:1 available by using multiple level of orifices in the drip tubes
Low and moderate fouling tendency
This distributor is suitable for liquid redistribution

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ESP Brand Liquid Distributors

ESP Brand Feed Devices and Collector Trays

ESP EKD-301
ESP EKD-302
ESP EKD-303/304

TROUGH TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)

ESP EKF-101

Design for accommodating mixed liquid/vapor or flashing feed

For vessel diameters greater than 900mm
The gallery is around the perimeter of the distributor above the
distributor floor, it is installed on a support ring in the standard design;
the sidewall of the gallery has normally a polygonal form
The feed entering tangentially against the column wall, and then the
liquid collected into a pool below along the gallery while the vapor
phase being disengaged

Design for accurate liquid distribution, diameter greater than 900mm

Liquid metering through orifices located on the bottom of the troughs
Vapor passage supplied by the gap between the troughs
Liquid fed to the upper central parting box, and then into the troughs
below; optional design: a central trough (same level as lateral troughs)
to provide structural support and liquid equalization between troughs
Maximum turndown ratio at 2:1
For clean liquid service (limited fouling resistance)

TROUGH TYPE (DRIP TUBE)

ESP EKF-201

ESP EKF-301

Diameter greater than 900mm, possibly up to 4000mm

Liquid flow through orifices located in the trough sidewalls, vapor
through the gap between the troughs
Guided drip tubes fitted to the exterior of the troughs conducting the
liquid from drip points to decrease entrainment and to eliminate liquid
misdistribution; overflow holes provided at each guided tube
Alternative liquid conduction design with large holes in the trough
sidewalls accompanied by thin plate discharge system will provide a
high fouling resistance
Standard turndown ration at 2:1, ratio up to 10:1 is achievable with this
configuration

ESP EKD-401/402

PIPE TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE/SPRAY NOZZLE)

Design with inlet basic pipe and lateral ones
Liquid flow through orifices located in the wall of lateral pipes,
alternative design via spray nozzles
Spray nozzle design for complete liquid coverage and wetting of the bed
Maximum turndown ratio at 2:1
Standard design for clean liquid service

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VANE TYPE FEED INLET DEVICE

Design of curved vanes, arranged in a heavy duty housing, to reduce
inlet momentum and to promote initial separation of vapor-liquid feeds
Used for mixed phase feeds
Suitable for installation in vertical and horizontal separators
Inlet devices offering the following potential advantages:
Improve vapor distribution
Reduce gas speed
Decrease fine mist
Cut liquid re-entrainment
Lower slug momentum

Alternative design to the type EKD-301, diameter greater than 900mm

Liquid flow through orifices located in drip tubes fitted to the troughs,
vapor through spaces between troughs
Standard operation turndown ratio at 2:1, higher turndown ratio at 4:1
achievable by using multiple level of orifices in the drip tubes
For low to moderate fouling services

TROUGH TYPE (GUIDED LATERAL TUBE/ PLATE)

FLASH GALLERY (MIXED PHASE FEED)

HALF OPEN PIPE FEED DEVICE

It is commonly used to initiate gas/liquid separation
Allowable inlet momentum lower than that of vane type feed inlet
device, normal design standard: m Vm2 2100 kg/ (m.s2). Where m is
the mean density of the mixture in the feed pipe in kg/m and Vm is the
velocity of the mixture in the inlet nozzle in m/s
The choice between Vane type inlet device and half open pipe is a tradeoff between the required separation efficiency and the costs
For the vessel diameter less than 0.5 m, standard design is the feed
nozzle fitted with a half open pipe inlet device, with the opening directed
downwards
For vessel diameters over 0.5 m and inlet nozzle sizes larger than 6, a
Vane Type Feed Inlet Device is recommended

ESP EKC-101

CHIMNEY TRAY LIQUID COLLECTOR

Chimney collector trays proposed for partial or full liquid removal at a
specific point in the column, for mixing feed with refluxed liquid, and
for vapor distribution
Risers can be round, wide/narrow rectangular
Design options: downcomers, downpipes, and sumps for liquid
passage
Generally available for all diameter, ideally for applying in the large
column with high liquid loads
Available in metal and thermoplastic material
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Liquid/Gas and Liquid/Liquid Separators

ESP Vane Mist Eliminators

Based on well established industry standard design

concepts, our range of ESP Separator Internals
have developed unique mechanical enhancements
to ensure effective and reliable performance.
Rigorous separation efficiency and capacity
modeling takes full account of both equipment
geometry, as well as system physical properties, to
further enhance their performance.

Specially profiled chevron style baffle plates are the secret of our ESP
range of vane mist eliminators. These mist eliminators remove liquid
droplets from a vapor stream by the inertial impact of droplets with
the baffle plate. Meanwhile, the gas follows a zigzag path between the
baffles.

Vane mist eliminator provides higher capacity of handling gas load. Moreover,
if vanes are installed in a horizontal flow instead of vertical gas flow, it can
handle still higher gas velocities. It is less efficient in removing very small
droplets compared to mesh type. Standard design is for removal of droplets
larger than 30 m, and we can propose special design of high efficiency for
removal of droplets around 15 m.

Liquid/Gas Separator :
ESP Mesh Mist Eliminators
Features include:

The most common mist eliminator used in production is the knitted-wire-mesh

type. The mesh mist eliminators include a pad of knitted wire mesh packed
between two rigid grids to provide support. Liquid droplets are collected on
the wires and the vapor flows up through the pad. The liquid drains from the
mesh because of gravity.

Our ESP high efficiency knitted mesh pads can be used for many services.
A necessary pad area is proposed from our hydraulic calculation based on
the requirements of your process, and then the best configuration will be
designed suitable for the dimensions of the separator to get the maximum
efficiency. They can be circular, rectangular, cylindrical, V-shaped, etc. They
can remove 100% of liquid droplets larger than 5 m in diameter.

No Drainage Channels
Open Drainage Channels (Single Pocket)
Enclosed Drainage Channels (Double Pocket)
Fouling resistance can be accommodated within the range.

Liquid/Liquid Separator :
ESP Plate Pack Coalescers

All are offered with top and bottom grids and fixing hardware.

Liquid-Liquid separators are commonly employed to remove oil or other

hydrocarbon components from water.
Euroslot Kdss can provide you the plate coalescer design to aid in coalescing
oil droplets in the water and water droplets in the oil. If your process requires the
separation of two or three phases, ESP Coalescers perform very effectively.

The following list summarizes some ESP types of mesh mist eliminator designed and supplied by Euroslot Kdss.

ESP TYPE

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ED-158

ED-210

ED-280

ED-375

ED-460

ED-500

ED-905

ED-1780

Specific area
(m2/m3)

158

210

280

375

460

500

905

1780

Density
(Kg/m3)

80

120

144

193

128

160

220

432

Designed and manufactured for easy installation and removal for maintenance, ESP Coalescers are well proven
across many applications.

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We design, develop,
manufacture and install with quality built in
Quality doesnt just happen. Its engineered into our
manufacturing and into our services.
That means using the latest laser technology, including
laser welding techniques. Using modern production
control systems to ensure the highest visibility, while
improving efficiencies in the workshops.
And we invest heavily in the development of
sophisticated software solutions to optimize processes
and to ensure strength, safety and integrity throughout
our projects.
Software solutions that range from process simulation
to hydraulic and mechanical design.
We are constantly reviewing and employing new
approaches, new technologies, to improve function,
quality, and flexibility. For you, that all adds up to peace
of mind.

Accreditation Includes
OHSAS 18001 (September 2013)
ISO14001 (September 2013)
ISO9001 v2008 (Certification renewal February
2013)

UIC N1
UIC N2

Company

Site Services
Thank you, Euroslot Kdss, for being so reactive in our
hour of need. We just love your can do attitude.
Whether its planned maintenance or emergency
callout, its good to have a partner you can trust.
24 hours a day, on site, on call.

Installation
Installation of plant and equipment in the petrochemical
and refining industries can be uptight. For many buyers and
technicians it becomes a career limiting experience. Or it can be
performed professionally, on time, to budget every time.
Clients value our partnership approach, whether we are the
lead contractor or part of their team. Our specialist supervisors
meld with the client team, adding real value with their depth of
experience, ensuring a trouble-free installation.
Our customers also value our ability to take on new projects and
ideas, where more traditional companies can be bound by rigid
procedures or menu solutions.

Maintenance, Shutdown or Revamping

Our planned maintenance services mean you have access to
highly experienced engineers and technicians, all adopting the
Euroslot Kdss philosophy of thinking from your side of the table.
Our experienced Site Managers provide a single or multiple
discipline approach that ranges from pre-shutdown planning
to shutdown completion. We work closely with our clients in
all elements of a shutdown necessary to complete the works
safely and efficiently. They can be resident on-site, sharing their
expertise to help you plan and monitor the whole process. Keeping
you informed of the latest preventive maintenance techniques to
minimize unplanned downtime. On site, our team will strip down,
diagnose, re-engineer and replace defective components fast
often improving the design in the process.
And when an unplanned shutdown does occur, you can be
confident that our rapid response teams will be on the plane.
Our full time management supervisors have the highest level
of skills in the industry, coupled with the necessary certification
required to work in the most demanding of environments. Our
site teams are UIC N1 and UIC N2 Certifications.

Full back up and strategically sited spares

One very simple measure of any companys ability to provide
effective site services is its strategy for spares. Ours is very
simple - a full range of off the shelf spares and hardware where
it is needed. Our huge based storage facilities are supported by
strategically located spares and plant stores across Europe.

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Filtration

Your local contact is:

Well Screens
Mass Transfer & Reactor Internals
Site Services

Contact Euroslot Kdss

Euroslot Kdss India
No.12 Gautam House M.G Road
Naupada Thane (W)
40 0602 India

Tel: +33 (0)5 49 93 93 93

Fax: +33 (0)5 49 93 86 71
Email: frsales@euroslotkdss.com

Tel: +91 (0)22 25 396872

Fax: +91 (0)22 25 438212
Email: insales@euroslotkdss.com

Euroslot Kdss China

3153 Heping Village
Lvxiang Town
Jinshan District
Shanghai
201518 China

Euroslot Kdss South Africa

37 Main Road
Eastleigh
Edenvale
1610
South Africa

Tel: +86 (0)21 5401 0993

Fax: +86 (0)21 5401 0992
Email: cnsales@euroslotkdss.com

Tel: +27 (0)11 663 4950

Fax: +27 (0)11 609 0662
Email: zasales@euroslotkdss.com

Euroslot Kdss Pars

No. 25 Unit 3 West 26th Street
(Haq Talab) South Allameh Ave
Sa' adatabad Area
Iran
Tel: +98 (0)21 8868 6942
Fax: +98 (0)21 8868 4605
Email: sales@euroslotkdsspars.com

Euroslot Kdss Vers. 12-2012

Euroslot Kdss France

ZA Les Pridons
86140 SCORB CLAIRVAUX
France