SCM- Sheet Metal Structured Packing
SCM- Sheet Metal Structured Packing
Sheet Metal is the most widely used structured packing worldwide. It has proven excellent performance in columns with diameters up to 15 m. It is supplied in sheet metal thicknesses from 0.1 mm, 0.15 and 0.2 mm.
Pressure drop at 70-80% flooding about 2 mbar/m
Minimum liquid load approx. 0.2 m3/m2h
Vacuum to moderate pressure
High pressure in selected applications
Increasing capacity of existing tray & random packed columns
Chemical industry
Petrochemical industry
Refineries: Vacuum and atmospheric columns
Absorption: Natural gas drying, CO2- and H2S-absorbers and strippers
| 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 |
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S-Cube High-Capacity Structured Packing
S-Cube's high-capacity structured packing designed for superior separation efficiency and increased throughput. It enhances the performance of traditional metal sheet packing with innovative geometrical features that optimize vapor flow.
Higher Capacity: Reduced gas velocity at packing interfaces minimizes premature flooding, allowing increased throughput.
Lower Pressure Drop: Smooth vapor transition reduces shear forces and stabilizes liquid films.
| S.No. | Type of Packing | Surface Area (m²/m³) | F-factor | NTSM | Pressure drop (mbar/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCM HC 2.52 L | 250 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| 2 | SCM HC 4.52 L | 350 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| 3 | SCM HC 7.52 L | 500 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| 4 | SCM HC 8.52 L | 750 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 1.8 |
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FAQs
Sheet Metal Packing features include: excellent surface wetting ability, larger mass transfer area, higher separation efficiency, high compressive strength, and suitability for various operating conditions including corrosive environments.
Sheet Metal Packing is ideal for vacuum distillation, atmospheric distillation, absorption processes, stripping operations, and applications requiring high theoretical stages with low pressure drop.
Sheet Metal Packing is available in various materials including stainless steel, carbon steel, and other alloys to suit different process conditions and corrosive environments.
Sheet Metal Packing offers a balance of high efficiency, good capacity, and mechanical strength. It provides better performance than random packing and is more cost-effective than wire gauze packing for many applications.
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