SCM Structured Packing
S-Cube's Core Expertise in Mass Transfer Efficiency
With decades of experience in the development, design, and manufacturing of structured packing, S-Cube is your trusted partner for optimized mass transfer solutions. Our deep technical expertise ensures the best-performing solutions tailored to your application.
Our structured packing portfolio ranges from traditional sheet metal packing to advanced high-capacity designs, engineered for superior efficiency, lower pressure drop, and enhanced separation performance. Available in various metals and corrosion-resistant materials, our solutions cater to diverse industrial needs, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.
| S.No. | Type of Packing | Surface Area (m²/m³) | F-Factor | NTSM | Pressure drop (mbar/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCM 2.5 L | 250 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| 2 | SCM 3.5 L | 350 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| 3 | SCM 5.0 L | 500 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| 4 | SCM 7.5 L | 750 | 1.2 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 5 | SCM 10.0 L | 1000 | 1 | 7.2 | 2.6 |
| 6 | SCM HC 2.52 L | 250 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| 7 | SCM HC 4.52 L | 350 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| 8 | SCM HC 7.52 L | 500 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| 9 | SCM HC 8.52 L | 750 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 1.8 |
| 10 | SCM WM 3.5 M | 350 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 11 | SCM WM 5.0 M | 500 | 2.2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 12 | SCM WM 7.5 L | 750 | 1.2 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 13 | SCM WM 10.0 L | 1000 | 1 | 12 | 1.8 |
| 14 | SCM HC WM 5.0 M | 500 | 2.6 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 | SCM HC WM 7.5 L | 750 | 1.5 | 9 | 1.3 |
Types of Structured Packing We Offer
FAQs
Key selection factors include: operating pressure (vacuum vs atmospheric), required number of theoretical stages, allowable pressure drop, liquid and vapor flow rates, system corrosivity (determining material choice), fouling tendency, and column diameter. The F-Factor, NTSM (Number of Theoretical Stages per Meter), and surface area are critical performance parameters to evaluate.
The F-Factor is a capacity parameter calculated as the vapor velocity multiplied by the square root of vapor density. It indicates the maximum vapor loading capacity of the packing. Lower F-Factor values (like 1.2-1.5) indicate higher capacity packing suitable for high-throughput applications, while higher values (2.0-2.6) are used for applications requiring more theoretical stages with lower capacity.
Wire gauze structured packing is preferred when you need maximum separation efficiency with very low pressure drop per theoretical stage (0.1-0.5 mbar). It's ideal for vacuum distillation, applications requiring high NTSM values (6-9 per meter), and systems with low liquid loads (minimum ~0.05 m³/m²h). Sheet metal packing offers higher capacity and is better for high-throughput applications.
High-capacity structured packing variants feature optimized geometry that reduces gas velocity at packing interfaces, minimizing premature flooding. This allows for increased throughput and higher production rates. HC variants also typically offer lower pressure drop while maintaining good separation efficiency, making them ideal for revamp projects where capacity increase is the primary goal.
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