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The Ceramic 3Y Ring, also known as the Ceramic Triple Y Ring, Tri-Y Ring, or Y Type Partition Ring, is a high-performance random packing engineered by integrating the structural advantages of cascade mini rings, conjugate rings, flat rings, and intalox saddles. As a result of this refined design, it delivers superior mass transfer efficiency and is widely used in demanding industrial absorption, scrubbing, and regeneration processes.
The shape of the ceramic triple Y ring has a high effective surface area, which increases gas-liquid contact and improves mass transfer efficiency.
The open internal geometry promotes high gas flow capacity while maintaining low resistance, making it suitable for high-load operations.
The Y-shaped partition within the ring enhances liquid spread and minimizes channeling, ensuring consistent performance throughout the packed bed.
High-alumina ceramic construction resists all inorganic and organic acids (except hydrofluoric acid), with acid resistance >99.6%.
Withstands operating temperatures up to 1200–1400°C, making it ideal for extreme thermal environments.
Sintered ceramic body provides high compressive strength and durability, ensuring long service life under heavy load.
| Size (mm) | D×H×T (mm) | Surface Area (m²/m³) | Void Ratio (%) | Number per m³ | Bulk Density (kg/m³) | Packing Factor (m⁻¹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| φ16 | 16×10×1.5 | 250 | 87 | 300500 | 1150 | — |
| φ25 | 25×16×2.0 | 180 | 85 | 87040 | 800 | 106 |
| φ38 | 38×23×3.5 | 140 | 85 | 27600 | 905 | 90 |
| φ50 | 50×30×4.5 | 110 | 84 | 10100 | 880 | 88 |
| φ76 | 76×46×8.0 | 75 | 78 | 1976 | 577 | 24 |
The Ceramic 3Y Ring incorporates features of cascade mini rings, conjugate rings, flat rings, and intalox saddles. Its open geometry with an inner Y-partition optimizes gas-liquid distribution, enhances mass transfer, and significantly reduces pressure drop.
They are extensively utilized in chemical mass transfer towers, drying towers, absorption towers, acid regeneration units, cooling towers, and environmental scrubbers handling high temperatures and corrosive environments.
Manufactured from high-grade ceramic, they offer superior chemical inertness with acid resistance exceeding 99.6%. They resist all inorganic and organic acids except hydrofluoric acid (HF).
They exhibit exceptional thermal stability, capable of operating effectively in high-temperature environments ranging up to 1200°C to 1400°C without loss of structural integrity.
The internal Y-rib evenly redistributes descending liquid droplets across the ring surface and internal space, ensuring uniform film formation and minimizing the tendency of liquid bypass or channeling along the tower wall.
Standard diameters include φ16mm, φ25mm, φ38mm, φ50mm, and φ76mm, offering various surface areas and void ratios suited to diverse gas load and pressure drop requirements.
