The latest developments in tray technology go beyond the system limits of normal trays. The Shell ConSep™ tray offers up to 80% higher capacity than conventional trays, and up to 40% higher capacity than any other high performance trays, while maintaining high mass transfer efficiency.
Main benefits
Up to 80% higher capacity than conventional trays
Up to 40% higher capacity than other high performance trays
Diagram of Shell ConSep™ trays and photo of one tray with the right tray deck panel removed
Key characteristics
Shell ConSep™ trays utilize the principle of de-entrainment by centrifugal force to exceed the gravitational limitation of jet flood.
The Shell ConSep trays combine the large bubbling area and liquid handling capacity of the contacting Shell HiFi™ trays and a centrifugal separator in a single stage: Con(tact) and Sep(arator)
Ideal for increasing existing plant capacity (revamps)
Suitable mainly for 1-to-1 revamping of towers equipped with high performance trays
Does not require any welding to the tower wall
Provides up to 40% more capacity than any high performance tray
Proven technology and excellent reliability based on
Actual operating experience
Extensive research and development
Fractionation Research Inc (FRI) proven
ConSep, HiFi are a trademark owned and used by the companies of the Shell group.