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About Euroslot Kdss Beyond technology - creating value

The Euroslot Kdss group was formed from the merger of two All over the world, refineries, petrochemical, chemical and gas companies trust Euroslot Kdss expertise to deliver
companies in order to provide a unique breadth and depth of mass transfer solutions, safely, on time, on budget.
expertise across a range of industry sectors – from petrochemicals
and refineries to water treatment, filtration, food processing and We specialize in process simulation, design, manufacture, installation and plant reinstatement. With a depth of
the paper industry.
expertise in distillation plant, we always deploy our own in-house professionals.
The new group has the financial muscle, the international reach
and depth of expertise to be that supplier. We are also unique in Clients value more than just our technical skills and site-based installation expertise. They value our business
the breadth of range of products and our very comprehensive agility, our responsiveness and our willingness to «own the problem».
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. Sharing our expertise
The synergy between the merged companies is much more
than industry focus, product set or customer base. We share the
Euroslot Kdss has earned a reputation for leadership in our field, bringing quality, safety and innovation across
same business ethics, the same approach to problem solving
the sector. That’s why we are licensed by major companies to design, manufacture and install both standard and
and working in partnership with clients. Clients really value our
responsiveness and the way we become a seamless part of their specialized mass transfer equipments.
team, rather than the traditional supplier/client relationship.
So, if you are looking to maximize capacity of a column or to de-bottleneck a complete train, our process
Add to that our network of more than 25 sales agents worldwide, engineering team can help you with your project definition.
as well as manufacturing facilities in Europe, Middle East, China,
India and South Africa. Euroslot Kdss is in a unique position to And in the event of unplanned downtime, you can trust us to diagnose, carr y out stress and process engineering
provide end-to-end services wherever they are required. designs, manufacture and re-install. A quality solution will be implemented in record time.

Let us share our hugeness of exper tise

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 Condensate Stabilizers

Demethanisers De-Ethanisers
Depropanisers Debutanizers
De-Isobutanisers Ethanol Distillation
Methanol Distillation Vetrocoke Units
Benfield Units Crude Fractionators
Amine Absorbers Amine Regenerators
Vacuum Distillation Vacuum Lube Units
FCCU Main Fractionators FCCU Strippers
FCCU Primary Absorbers FCCU Secondary Absorbers
Condensate Stabilizers Glycol Contactors
Sour Water Strippers Direct Contact Coolers
Nitric Acid Absorbers Sulphuric Acid Absorbers
Chlorine & HCl Scrubbing NOX Scrubbing
SO2 & H2S Scrubbing De-aerating Towers
Liquid/Liquid Amine Contactors 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 it’s 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.
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.
Simulation
ESP (Enhanced Separation Performance) is the brand name of Euroslot Kdss equipment with advanced
Globally recognized process simulation packages are used to perform rigorous mass and energy balances for features designed in. All is developed from our own practice, ‘hands on’ industry expertise.
chemical applications and separation and reactive distillation for oil/gas applications.

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.
 Mass Transfer & Reactor Internals  Mass Transfer & Reactor Internals 

All starts with process and engineering design We manufacture tower internals with quality
‘engineered in’
Whether it’s 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.
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.
Simulation
ESP (Enhanced Separation Performance) is the brand name of Euroslot Kdss equipment with advanced
Globally recognized process simulation packages are used to perform rigorous mass and energy balances for features designed in. All is developed from our own practice, ‘hands on’ industry expertise.
chemical applications and separation and reactive distillation for oil/gas applications.

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
The two main classes of column internals used today are trays and
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. Page 7 packing. Distillation Trays reveal many advantages, for example:
Mobile Valve Tray ................................................................................................................................... Page 8
Fixed Valve Tray ..................................................................................................................................... Page 9 • Easy maintenance and cleaning possibility, good fouling
Other Distillation Trays ........................................................................................................................... Page 10 resistance
• Can carry wide range of liquid flows by changing number of
High Performance Random Packing tray sections or passes, weir length and type of tray
• Easy distribution
ESP Metal Packing ................................................................................................................................ Page 12 • Very good turndown and flexibility
ESP Plastic Packing,Suppor t, Bed Limiters ........................................................................................... Page 13 • Over pressure good handling.

High Performance Structured Packing Euroslot Kdss can design and supply their own ESP valve trays, and also other conventional trays, such as bubble
cap trays, sieve trays, etc.
ESP Structured Packing, Support ......................................................................................................... Page 14 Trays allow intimate contact between vapor and liquid phases. The Principle of a distillation process is defined by
the following steps:
Distributors, Feed Devices and Collector Trays
• Vapor and liquid mix to form froth
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ Page 16 • Mass transfer occurs within the froth
ESP Brand Liquid Distributors ................................................................................................................ Page 17 • The froth overflows across a weir
ESPBrand Liquid FeedDevices and CollectorTrays .............................................................................. Page 19 • 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
Liquid / Gas and Liquid / Liquid Separator Internals
ESP Mesh Mist Eliminators .................................................................................................................... Page 20
ESPVane 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.

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 1. Flow passes on trays: (a) Single-pass (b) Two-pass (c) Four-pass
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Distillation Trays
Distillation trays
The two main classes of column internals used today are trays and
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. Page 7 packing. Distillation Trays reveal many advantages, for example:
Mobile Valve Tray ................................................................................................................................... Page 8
Fixed Valve Tray ..................................................................................................................................... Page 9 • Easy maintenance and cleaning possibility, good fouling
Other Distillation Trays ........................................................................................................................... Page 10 resistance
• Can carry wide range of liquid flows by changing number of
High Performance Random Packing tray sections or passes, weir length and type of tray
• Easy distribution
ESP Metal Packing ................................................................................................................................ Page 12 • Very good turndown and flexibility
ESP Plastic Packing,Suppor t, Bed Limiters ........................................................................................... Page 13 • Over pressure good handling.

High Performance Structured Packing Euroslot Kdss can design and supply their own ESP valve trays, and also other conventional trays, such as bubble
cap trays, sieve trays, etc.
ESP Structured Packing, Support ......................................................................................................... Page 14 Trays allow intimate contact between vapor and liquid phases. The Principle of a distillation process is defined by
the following steps:
Distributors, Feed Devices and Collector Trays
• Vapor and liquid mix to form froth
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ Page 16 • Mass transfer occurs within the froth
ESP Brand Liquid Distributors ................................................................................................................ Page 17 • The froth overflows across a weir
ESPBrand Liquid FeedDevices and CollectorTrays .............................................................................. Page 19 • 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
Liquid / Gas and Liquid / Liquid Separator Internals
ESP Mesh Mist Eliminators .................................................................................................................... Page 20
ESPVane Mist Eliminators, Plate Pack Coalescers ................................................................................ Page 21

Euroslot Kdss Quality Insurance System .......................................................................................... Page 22 Vn+1

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

(a) (b) (c)

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 Float Valves ESP Fixed 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 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-DV (ESP-MDV) ESP-RV ESP-BV/CV ESP-SV ESP-FV ESP-MFV ESP-FTV ESP-MFTV

• Standard size for DV • Rectangular form, • Conventional round • Round valve with • Round shape • Round shape • Rectangular shape, • Small rectangular
and high capacity parallel to liquid flow valve with three legs four snap-in legs • Standard size design • Mini size design with parallel to liquid flow fixed valve
design for Mini DV • No valve spinning, • Supplied for • Available in most with hole diameters of hole diameter of • Option: Tapered shape • Option: Tapered shape
• Anti-rotation design resistant to popping replacement or on metal alloys about 40mm about 20 mm in valve plate for in valve plate for
• Very high turndown out request • High turndown • Very high fouling • Higher capacity optimization of flow optimization of flow
• Similar capacity and • Option: venture resistance compared to standard orientation orientation
efficiency to round orifice for reduced size design • High fouling • High performance
valve pressure drop • High fouling resistance
resistance
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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 Float Valves ESP Fixed 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 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-DV (ESP-MDV) ESP-RV ESP-BV/CV ESP-SV ESP-FV ESP-MFV ESP-FTV ESP-MFTV

• Standard size for DV • Rectangular form, • Conventional round • Round valve with • Round shape • Round shape • Rectangular shape, • Small rectangular
and high capacity parallel to liquid flow valve with three legs four snap-in legs • Standard size design • Mini size design with parallel to liquid flow fixed valve
design for Mini DV • No valve spinning, • Supplied for • Available in most with hole diameters of hole diameter of • Option: Tapered shape • Option: Tapered shape
• Anti-rotation design resistant to popping replacement or on metal alloys about 40mm about 20 mm in valve plate for in valve plate for
• Very high turndown out request • High turndown • Very high fouling • Higher capacity optimization of flow optimization of flow
• Similar capacity and • Option: venture resistance compared to standard orientation orientation
efficiency to round orifice for reduced size design • High fouling • High performance
valve pressure drop • High fouling resistance
resistance

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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.
Sieve Trays
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:

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 Shed Decks
the various tray types because there are no mechanical moving parts.
Shed decks are essentially angle iron beams of various sizes from
Sieve trays are resistant to heavy fouling services and offer high 50mm to 250mm that are placed in rows across the column. They
capacities. However, their performances are ranked from low to are typically located at 610mm tray spacing. They may be set in
moderate and the flexibility is very low. overlapping rows or rotated 90 degrees from tray to tray.

Side to side trays

Dual Flow Trays
The Side-to-side trays allow the liquid to splash
Dual flow trays don’t have weirs from side to side. The decks can be sloped. Fouling
or downcomers thus vapor rate resistance is high.
maintains the plate liquid level.
Hole size will be defined for
optimizing the performance. Disk and donut trays
However, smaller holes can be
plugged up more easily. Disk and donut trays are slightly sloped trays that allow
Euroslot Kdss can fabricate the liquid to splash from inner circle ring to outer circle
specific dual flow trays called ring. They have high fouling resistance.
"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.
Cartridge Trays
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. 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
Bubble Cap Trays 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 50’s, 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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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.
Sieve Trays
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:

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 Shed Decks
the various tray types because there are no mechanical moving parts.
Shed decks are essentially angle iron beams of various sizes from
Sieve trays are resistant to heavy fouling services and offer high 50mm to 250mm that are placed in rows across the column. They
capacities. However, their performances are ranked from low to are typically located at 610mm tray spacing. They may be set in
moderate and the flexibility is very low. overlapping rows or rotated 90 degrees from tray to tray.

Side to side trays

Dual Flow Trays
The Side-to-side trays allow the liquid to splash
Dual flow trays don’t have weirs from side to side. The decks can be sloped. Fouling
or downcomers thus vapor rate resistance is high.
maintains the plate liquid level.
Hole size will be defined for
optimizing the performance. Disk and donut trays
However, smaller holes can be
plugged up more easily. Disk and donut trays are slightly sloped trays that allow
Euroslot Kdss can fabricate the liquid to splash from inner circle ring to outer circle
specific dual flow trays called ring. They have high fouling resistance.
"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.
Cartridge Trays
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. 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
Bubble Cap Trays 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 50’s, 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 Kdss’s 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.
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.

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).
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
third generation high performance, high capacity • Prevent downward migration of random packing pieces
random packing The ESP range of packing support plates has a high open
structure. These supports offer an open area up to equivalent to
The ESP Metal Packing is our range of high performance column packing. The basic shape bears entire column cross section (100%).
resemblance to other high performance packing elements but with particular enhancements In case of flooding, pressure surges at high gas velocities, thus
to improve randomness, liquid spreading and mechanical strength. The result is a robust and the packing support is fastened by special clamps to support
cost effective 3rd generation high capacity random packing solution. ESP Metal Packing can be ring.
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 random packing support plates are available in a wide range
ESP promise. of materials as requested by clients. Multiple beam designs are
also available.

ESP-R Ring ESP-P Ring ESP-C Ring ESP-I Ring

• Replacement of • Replacement of • Replacement of CMR • Replacement of IMTP
Raschig Ring Pall Ring, highest • Lower ratio of • 30% lower pressure Hold Down Plates / Bed Limiters
• Great strength-to- industry experience diameter to height drop than Pall Ring
weight ratio worldwide than pall ring • Design in geometry Retaining devices are used to avoid bed movement in the event of pressure surge or a major u pset.
• Wall thickness can • Strength-to-weight • High mechanical enhances greater It will limit damage of packing and avoid par ticles fluidization and carrying over.
be as large as 1 mm ratio stronger than strength capacity & efficiency
for the application in most other random • Available size at 16, than other random
corrosive media packing 25, 38, 43, 50, 63, packing Hold down plates are used with ceramics and carbon random
• Available size at 16, • Available size at 16, 90, 127 mm • Available size at 15, packing to prevent fluidization and minimize packing movement,
25, 38, 50, 90 mm 25, 38, 50, 90 mm 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, due to high gas loading or pressure surges which may break
90 mm packing particles. Hold down plate usually rests directly on the
packing.

Packing bed limiters are used with plastic and metal random
packing. Bed limiters don’t 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 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 Kdss’s 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.
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.

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).
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
third generation high performance, high capacity • Prevent downward migration of random packing pieces
random packing The ESP range of packing support plates has a high open
structure. These supports offer an open area up to equivalent to
The ESP Metal Packing is our range of high performance column packing. The basic shape bears entire column cross section (100%).
resemblance to other high performance packing elements but with particular enhancements In case of flooding, pressure surges at high gas velocities, thus
to improve randomness, liquid spreading and mechanical strength. The result is a robust and the packing support is fastened by special clamps to support
cost effective 3rd generation high capacity random packing solution. ESP Metal Packing can be ring.
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 random packing support plates are available in a wide range
ESP promise. of materials as requested by clients. Multiple beam designs are
also available.

ESP-R Ring ESP-P Ring ESP-C Ring ESP-I Ring

• Replacement of • Replacement of • Replacement of CMR • Replacement of IMTP
Raschig Ring Pall Ring, highest • Lower ratio of • 30% lower pressure Hold Down Plates / Bed Limiters
• Great strength-to- industry experience diameter to height drop than Pall Ring
weight ratio worldwide than pall ring • Design in geometry Retaining devices are used to avoid bed movement in the event of pressure surge or a major u pset.
• Wall thickness can • Strength-to-weight • High mechanical enhances greater It will limit damage of packing and avoid par ticles fluidization and carrying over.
be as large as 1 mm ratio stronger than strength capacity & efficiency
for the application in most other random • Available size at 16, than other random
corrosive media packing 25, 38, 43, 50, 63, packing Hold down plates are used with ceramics and carbon random
• Available size at 16, • Available size at 16, 90, 127 mm • Available size at 15, packing to prevent fluidization and minimize packing movement,
25, 38, 50, 90 mm 25, 38, 50, 90 mm 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, due to high gas loading or pressure surges which may break
90 mm packing particles. Hold down plate usually rests directly on the
packing.

Packing bed limiters are used with plastic and metal random
packing. Bed limiters don’t 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 EM-R/S/HC EMBOSSED METAL STRUCTURED PACKING
• 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 m²/m³ to 750 m²/m³

ESP WG-R/S WIRE GAUZE TYPE STRUCTURED PACKING

ESP Structured Packing • Fabricated with corrugated wire gauze sheets to provide improved
liquid wetting, to offer enhanced separation characteristics for fine
may be constructed from almost any commercial metal, including carbon steel, stainless steels (type 410, 304 & chemicals separations
316), duplex steels, aluminum, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium and zirconium. • 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,
It is manufactured in a wide range of sizes by varying the crimp altitude. Packing surface ranges 500 and 750 m²/m³)
from 50 m�/m� (lowest efficiency, highest capacity) to 750 m�/m� (highest efficiency, lowest
capacity).

ESP structured packing is manufactured with two standard crimp angles and the available styles
ESP EP-R/S THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURED PACKING
are as follows: • Thermoplastic version of the Type ESP EM, for use in corrosive
services, as it is resistant to many chemicals
• Style R - a 45° crimp for most distillation applications • Operation range: vacuum to high pressure, maximum temperature at
110°C for PP, and at 150°C for PVDF
• Style S - a 60° crimp for high liquid rate applications, such as heat transfer beds • Available in pla stic of PP, PVC-C, PVDF, and Teflon
• Available in Style R and S with surface areas at 125, 250 m²/m³ , etc.
• 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. ESP EC-R/S CERAMIC STRUCTURED PACKING
• Ceramic material, for application in high corrosive services (such as in
ESP Packing Support sulfuric acid media), and for high operation temperature till 700 °C
• Diameter: minimum at 150 mm
Packing support grids for structured Packing has the same functions as the random packing • Operation range: vacuum to high pressure
support (physical support of packing, large open area not to restrict flow of liquid and gas, • Construction design similar to the Type ESP EM
prevent packing moving downward). These supports offer an important free cross section and • Available in Style R and S with various surface areas
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.
HEAVY DUTY COLUMN PACKING - OPEN, ROBUST GRID
ESP GP
DESIGN
• Rigid, open and robust design, 60° corrugation angle, relatively large
corrugations and a smooth surface, designed to minimize liquid hold-
up
• 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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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 EM-R/S/HC EMBOSSED METAL STRUCTURED PACKING
• 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 m²/m³ to 750 m²/m³

ESP WG-R/S WIRE GAUZE TYPE STRUCTURED PACKING

ESP Structured Packing • Fabricated with corrugated wire gauze sheets to provide improved
liquid wetting, to offer enhanced separation characteristics for fine
may be constructed from almost any commercial metal, including carbon steel, stainless steels (type 410, 304 & chemicals separations
316), duplex steels, aluminum, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium and zirconium. • 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,
It is manufactured in a wide range of sizes by varying the crimp altitude. Packing surface ranges 500 and 750 m²/m³)
from 50 m�/m� (lowest efficiency, highest capacity) to 750 m�/m� (highest efficiency, lowest
capacity).

ESP structured packing is manufactured with two standard crimp angles and the available styles
ESP EP-R/S THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURED PACKING
are as follows: • Thermoplastic version of the Type ESP EM, for use in corrosive
services, as it is resistant to many chemicals
• Style R - a 45° crimp for most distillation applications • Operation range: vacuum to high pressure, maximum temperature at
110°C for PP, and at 150°C for PVDF
• Style S - a 60° crimp for high liquid rate applications, such as heat transfer beds • Available in pla stic of PP, PVC-C, PVDF, and Teflon
• Available in Style R and S with surface areas at 125, 250 m²/m³ , etc.
• 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.
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 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
HEAVY DUTY COLUMN PACKING - OPEN, ROBUST GRID
ESP GP
DESIGN
• Rigid, open and robust design, 60° corrugation angle, relatively large
corrugations and a smooth surface, designed to minimize liquid hold-
up
• 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 ESP EKD-101
PAN TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)
and other internals inside the column. ESP EKD-102
Euroslot Kdss design these column internals with an accurate fluid • Design for installation as one piece assembly, diameter up to 1200mm
distribution in distillation columns. Most applied design features in • Liquid level balanced by orifices located in the pan bottom
industry are Pan, Pipe, Chimney Tray and Trough type • 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

ESP High Efficiency Liquid Distributors

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

• Alternative design to the type EKD-101, diameter up to 1000mm

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.
• 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

ESP High Efficiency Liquid Distributors ensure high quality liquid distribution across the complete
tower cross section.
ESP EKD-201 CHIMNEY TRAY (OPEN ORIFICE)

• Available for any diameter, custom designed chimney arrangement for

ESP High Performance Feed Devices various application requirements of liquid distribution and pressure
drop
They are designed and supplied by • Liquid flow through orifices located on the tray deck, vapor flow
Euroslot Kdss when the feed requires through chimneys
uniform distribution in order to obtain • Standard operation turndown ratio at 2:1
an overall desirable performance of • Standard design for clean liquid service; lower fouling tendency when
the distillation column. The feed can be using larger bottom orifices for higher liquid flow rate
liquid only, mixed phases of liquid/vapor • This distributor is suitable for liquid redistribution
(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 ESP EKD-202 CHIMNEY TRAY (DRIP TUBE)
inlet feed distribution system at your
request. • 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
ESP High Performance Liquid Collectors • 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
Liquid collectors are frequently applied between packed beds for par tial liquid draw-off and/or to • Low and moderate fouling tendency
feed a liquid distributor below. They are also often required for total liquid draw-off to product or • This distributor is suitable for liquid redistribution
reboiler, or used for liquid mixing.
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Distributors, Feed Devices and Collector Trays
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.
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.
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 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 par tial 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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ESP Brand Liquid Distributors
ESP EKD-301
ESP EKD-302 TROUGH TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)
ESP EKD-303/304
• 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)
• 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)
• 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
 
ESP Brand Liquid Distributors
ESP EKD-101
PAN TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)
ESP EKD-102
• 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
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
ESP EKD-201 CHIMNEY TRAY (OPEN ORIFICE)
• 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 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 Feed Devices and Collector Trays
ESP EKF-101 FLASH GALLERY (MIXED PHASE FEED)
• 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
ESP EKF-201 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 
ESP EKF-301 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: ρm Vm2 ≤ 2100 kg/ (m.s 2). Where ρm is
the mean density of the mixture in the feed pipe in kg/m³ 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 trade-
off 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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ESP Brand Liquid Distributors ESP Brand Feed Devices and Collector Trays

ESP EKD-301
ESP EKD-302 TROUGH TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE)
ESP EKD-303/304
• 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)
ESP EKF-101 FLASH GALLERY (MIXED PHASE FEED)
• 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

ESP EKF-201 VANE TYPE FEED INLET DEVICE

TROUGH TYPE (DRIP TUBE)
• Design of curved vanes, arranged in a heavy duty housing, to reduce
• Alternative design to the type EKD-301, diameter greater than 900mm inlet momentum and to promote initial separation of vapor-liquid feeds
• Liquid flow through orifices located in drip tubes fitted to the troughs, • Used for mixed phase feeds
vapor through spaces between troughs • Suitable for installation in vertical and horizontal separators
• Standard operation turndown ratio at 2:1, higher turndown ratio at 4:1 • Inlet devices offering the following potential advantages:
achievable by using multiple level of orifices in the drip tubes • Improve vapor distribution 
• For low to moderate fouling services • Reduce gas speed 
• Decrease fine mist 
• Cut liquid re-entrainment 
• Lower slug momentum 

TROUGH TYPE (GUIDED LATERAL TUBE/ PLATE)

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
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: ρm Vm2 ≤ 2100 kg/ (m.s 2). Where ρm is
the mean density of the mixture in the feed pipe in kg/m³ 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 trade-
off 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 EKD-401/402 PIPE TYPE (OPEN ORIFICE/SPRAY NOZZLE) ESP EKC-101 CHIMNEY TRAY LIQUID COLLECTOR

• Chimney collector trays proposed for partial or full liquid removal at a

• Design with inlet basic pipe and lateral ones specific point in the column, for mixing feed with refluxed liquid, and
• Liquid flow through orifices located in the wall of lateral pipes, for vapor distribution
alternative design via spray nozzles • Risers can be round, wide/narrow rectangular
• Spray nozzle design for complete liquid coverage and wetting of the bed • Design options: downcomers, downpipes, and sumps for liquid
• Maximum turndown ratio at 2:1 passage
• Standard design for clean liquid service • 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 Specially profiled chevron style baffle plates are the secret of our ESP
concepts, our range of ESP Separator Internals range of vane mist eliminators. These mist eliminators remove liquid
have developed unique mechanical enhancements droplets from a vapor stream by the inertial impact of droplets with
to ensure effective and reliable performance. the baffle plate. Meanwhile, the gas follows a zigzag path bet ween the
baffles.
Rigorous separation efficiency and capacity
modeling takes full account of both equipment
geometry, as well as system physical properties, to
further enhance their performance.

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
Liquid/Gas Separator :  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 µm, and we can propose special design of high efficiency for
ESP Mesh Mist Eliminators removal of droplets around 15 µm.

The most common mist eliminator used in production is the knitted-wire-mesh Features include:
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 • No Drainage Channels
the wires and the vapor flows up through the pad. The liquid drains from the • Open Drainage Channels (Single Pocket)
mesh because of gravity. • Enclosed Drainage Channels (Double Pocket)
• Fouling resistance can be accommodated within the range.
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
Liquid/Liquid Separator : 
efficiency. They can be circular, rectangular, cylindrical, V-shaped, etc. They
can remove 100% of liquid droplets larger than 5 µm in diameter. 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.

Designed and manufactured for easy installation and removal for maintenance, ESP Coalescers are well proven
across many applications.
The following list summarizes some ESP types of mesh mist eliminator designed and supplied by Euroslot Kdss.

ESP TYPE ED-158 ED-210 ED-280 ED-375 ED-460 ED-500 ED-905 ED-1780

Specific area
158 210 280 375 460 500 905 1780
(m2 /m3)
Density
80 120 144 193 128 160 220 432
(Kg/m3)
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Liquid/Gas and Liquid/Liquid Separators ESP Vane Mist Eliminators

Based on well established industry standard design Specially profiled chevron style baffle plates are the secret of our ESP
concepts, our range of ESP Separator Internals range of vane mist eliminators. These mist eliminators remove liquid
have developed unique mechanical enhancements droplets from a vapor stream by the inertial impact of droplets with
to ensure effective and reliable performance. the baffle plate. Meanwhile, the gas follows a zigzag path bet ween the
baffles.
Rigorous separation efficiency and capacity
modeling takes full account of both equipment
geometry, as well as system physical properties, to
further enhance their performance.

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
Liquid/Gas Separator :  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 µm, and we can propose special design of high efficiency for
ESP Mesh Mist Eliminators removal of droplets around 15 µm.

The most common mist eliminator used in production is the knitted-wire-mesh Features include:
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 • No Drainage Channels
the wires and the vapor flows up through the pad. The liquid drains from the • Open Drainage Channels (Single Pocket)
mesh because of gravity. • Enclosed Drainage Channels (Double Pocket)
• Fouling resistance can be accommodated within the range.
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
Liquid/Liquid Separator : 
efficiency. They can be circular, rectangular, cylindrical, V-shaped, etc. They
can remove 100% of liquid droplets larger than 5 µm in diameter. 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.

Designed and manufactured for easy installation and removal for maintenance, ESP Coalescers are well proven
across many applications.
The following list summarizes some ESP types of mesh mist eliminator designed and supplied by Euroslot Kdss.

ESP TYPE ED-158 ED-210 ED-280 ED-375 ED-460 ED-500 ED-905 ED-1780

Specific area
158 210 280 375 460 500 905 1780
(m2 /m3)
Density
80 120 144 193 128 160 220 432
(Kg/m3)

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• ISO9001 v2008 (Certification renewalFebruary and refining industries can be uptight. For many buyers and
2013) technicians it becomes a career limiting experience. Or it can be
• UIC N1 performed professionally, on time, to budget every time.
Clients value our partnership approach, whether we are the
• UIC N2 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 company’s 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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We design, develop,
manufacture and install -
with quality built in
Quality doesn’t just happen. It’s 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.
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Accreditation Includes
• OHSAS 18001 (September 2013)
• ISO14001  (September 2013)
• ISO9001 v2008 (Certification renewalFebruary
2013)
• UIC N1
• UIC N2
Mass Transfer & Reactor Internals 
Site Services
«Thank you, Euroslot Kdss, for being so reactive in our
hour of need. We just love your ‘can do’ attitude.»
Whether it’s planned maintenance or emergency
callout, it’s 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 company’s 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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Well Screens 

Mass Transfer & Reactor Internals 

Site Services 

Contact Euroslot Kdss

Euroslot Kdss France
ZA Les Priédons
86140 SCORBÉ CLAIRVAUX
France
Tel: +33 (0)5 49 93 93 93
Fax: +33 (0)5 49 93 86 71
Email: frsales@euroslotkdss.com
Euroslot Kdss India
No.12 Gautam House M.G Road
Naupada Thane (W)
40 0602 India
Tel: +91 (0)22 25 396872
Fax: +91 (0)22 25 438212
Email: insales@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 China Euroslot Kdss South Africa

3153 Heping Village 37 Main Road
Lvxiang Town Eastleigh
Jinshan District Edenvale
Shanghai 1610
201518 China South Africa

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