S-Type Ceramic Structured Packing – Streamlined Design Superior Performance

S-type streamlined ceramic structured packing is an innovative product developed upon the foundation of traditional corrugated structured packing.

Its distinctive S-shaped curved channels and vertical flow orientation facilitate smoother flow paths for gas-liquid two-phases, thereby minimizing turbulence and resistance, and consequently achieving a lower pressure drop and enhanced mass transfer efficiency.

Overall view of S-type ceramic structured packing

STCSP-01: Segmented ceramic packing, trays stacked and wrapped with protective film.

Specifications

Specifications of S-Type Ceramic Structured Packing
Item Model Voidage Surface area Bulk density Incline angle Pressure drop Theoretical plate number Liquid load F factor
(%) (m2/m3) (kg/m3) (Pa/m) (m-1) (m³/m²・h) m/s·(kg/m³)^0.5
SPCS-01 125Y 90 125 500 45° 90 1.8 0.2–100 6
SPCS-02 150Y 85 160 530 45° 100 2 0.2–100 5.6
SPCS-03 250Y 80 250 550 45° 120 2.5 0.2–100 5.2
SPCS-04 350Y 78 350 580 45° 125 2.8 0.2–100 5
SPCS-05 450Y 72 450 600 45° 200 4 0.2–100 3.6
SPCS-06 550Y 74 550 620 45° 230 5–6 0.18–100 2.8
SPCS-07 700Y 70 700 660 45° 300 7 0.15–100 2.6
Pressure Drop (mm H₂O/m Packing) Test Results
Liquid spray density F-factor S-Streamlined Structured Packing Conventional Structured Packing
m³/m²・h
100 L/h (12.74 m³/m²・h) 1.72 47 74
1.92 62 160
200 L/h (25.48 m³/m²・h) 1.53 53 62
1.72 68 148
300 L/h (38.22 m³/m²・h) 1.15 28 64
1.53 48 240

Compared to traditional corrugated packing, S-type ceramic structured packing achieves a pressure drop reduction exceeding 50%, while demonstrating superior mass transfer performance and stable operational characteristics.

Features

  • Energy Efficient: Achieves up to an 80% reduction in pressure drop per meter of packing layer, significantly decreasing energy consumption.
  • High Throughput: Increases the F-factor by approximately 30%, enabling higher flooding gas velocities.
  • Operational Flexibility: Offers broad applicability and enhanced adaptability to variations in operating conditions.
  • Patented Installation Structure: Ensures uniform gas-liquid distribution for more stable operation.
  • Superior Anti-Clogging Performance: Maintains unobstructed flow for 10 years in sulfuric acid and fine chemical systems.
  • Reduced Investment Costs: New tower designs enable a reduction in tower diameter, while retrofitting existing towers can significantly enhance processing capacity.
Finished S-type ceramic structured packing stacked together

STCSP-02: Light gray corrugated ceramic packing, cylindrically stacked.

Detailed view of S-type ceramic structured packing

STCSP-03: White grid ceramic packing, with corrugated lining structure.

Application Areas

  • Sulfuric Acid Industry:
    • Demonstrates significant effectiveness in drying and absorption towers.
    • Tower resistance can be reduced to approximately 1000 Pa.
    • Enhances precision in moisture and acid mist control.
  • Fine Chemical Industry:
    • New installations: Enables reduction in column diameter and lowers construction costs.
    • Retrofit projects: Boosts throughput and operational efficiency.
  • Environmental Treatment Sector:
    • Widely applied in flue gas desulfurization and gas scrubbing systems.
A packed tower and we can see the column internals, demister pads and random/structured packing clearly.