DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTIGATION OF PACKING ELEMENTSTO ENHANCE ABSORPTION EFFICIENCY

The development of industry, driven by increased production volumes, leads to a rise in emissions of industrial waste gases that contain harmful substances, negatively impacting the environment and human health. In the chemical and other industries, packed columns are actively used, playing a key role in mass and heat transfer processes such as absorption, rectification, and extraction. Special attention is given to apparatuses with moving (fluidized) packing, which provide high efficiency due to improved flow distribution and increased contact area between phases. This article describes a patented packing element for mass transfer, developed with modern efficiency and environmental safety requirements in mind. It also presents a method for positioning depressions on the surface of the spherical element, optimizing flow distribution and increasing the exchange area. The thickness of the liquid film on the surface of the sphere is investigated, as this is important for the efficiency of the mass transfer process. The results of this research could significantly impact the design and operation of mass transfer apparatuses across various industries.