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Random Packing and its Uses

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The method of packing a distillation column with filtration material in random order is referred to as random packing. An alternative to structure column packing, random packing is a less complicated method of increasing the surface area on which multiple reactants can interact with each other to produce the desired results.

Now, random packing has numerous applications in several industries. From petrochemical plants to mining units, random packing has shown immense benefits in a wide range. However, with advanced research in this concept, several innovative applications have also come up. Here are some of the best ways in which you can make use of random packing in your business and receive significantly powerful results.

Prevent liquid sloshing in tanks

racing car on road

In fuel or connective liquid storage tanks, especially the ones in race cars, the liquid tends to slosh around. This sloshing can result in numerous issues and potentially hazardous damage as well. Other than spillage of the liquid, in severe cases, the tanks can even burst due to the impact. Random packing can help take care of this issue.

The column can be packed with filtration material at random to ensure that its tendency to slosh around can cause unnecessary spillage or interactions. This not only enhances the efficiency of the connective liquid, but also prevents any harm to life.

Sewerage treatment in French drains

Sewerage plants is another area where random packing is gaining usage and recognition. However, its applications have also extended to French drains. The idea behind using random packing here is the fact that due to the randomly arranged filtration material, the surface area of the space is increased manifold.

Now, a crucial part of sewerage treatment is for the bacteria to gain more area and eat away at the sewerage. Random packing allows for a huge surface area for the bacteria to carry out the same process.

For bio balls in Koi ponds

Bio balls are essentially spheres with tiny tubes on them. These provide a very high surface area for the bacteria to grow on and provide positive benefits to the koi ponds. Now, the concept of random packing is used here and it enables you to purify the water in the pond easily without any hassles. The only key thing with these bio balls is not to clean them. This could potentially remove the bacteria from the bio balls and prevent them from carrying out their proper function.

Petrochemical industry can make fuel

Lastly, another innovative application of random packing is in the petrochemical industry. The key components from random packing used here are PallChem stainless steel pall rings. In PallChem stainless steel pall rings, the interior surface of the ring is opened up to liquid and vapor flow. The height-to-diameter ratio is also reduced, which further helps in reducing pressure.

Processes such as aeration, distillation, degassing, extraction and more, work well with PallChem stainless steel pall rings. Thus, using these PallChem stainless steel pall rings, you can make fuel. Similar methods can also be used in the process of making alcohol.

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