Conventional dispersion and phase separation methods come with a host of problems—lack of turndown capability, plugging, flooding, channeling, long settling times, aqueous phase carryover, plot space requirements, product contamination and unpredictability.
Merichem Technologies’ patented FIBER FILM® Contactor eliminates these problems. Its unique design creates a significantly larger interfacial surface area, using minimum mixing energy, allowing for enhanced microscopic diffusion and a continuous renewal of the aqueous phase. Efficiency of mass transfer is improved by an order of magnitude, reducing operating costs.
FFC Plus™ increases hydrocarbon treating rates by up to 150 percent!
Advantages
- High-efficiency mass transfer with minimal aqueous carryover (uses gentle mixing)
- Low-pressure-drop across unit
- Co-current downflow treatment allows operation over a wide range of feed rates, improving operational value
- Very high turndown—down to 15% for light hydrocarbon streams
- Use of smaller vessels allows for compact footprint, reducing space and CAPEX requirements
- Can be readily retrofitted or revamped to existingvessels, reducing CAPEX
- Can use any non-miscible reagent / solvent for treating
- Non-dispersive, highly efficient contacting of hydrocarbon and aqueous solutions with optimal phase separation for better product purity
- Unmatched capability of meeting product quality specifications
- Simplicity of operation, minimizing manpower
- No requirements for downstream aqueous carryover capture equipment, minimizing investment and maintenance costs
- Minimum consumption of treatment chemicals and utilities, lowering operating cost
- Flexibility for future capacity expansion with minimal investment
