REACTOR INTERNALS - THICKNESSES AND FILTERING ELEMENT

The quality of reactor internals depends on the quality of the constituent components and, above all, the quality of the filtering element, which has an essential dual function in a reactor: holding the catalyst in place and allowing the passage of fluids to guarantee the distribution envisaged during the process design stage.

The precision of the openings and compliance with tolerances are fundamental for this function. Moreover, the filtering element must have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the stresses during operations.

One of Costacurta’s strengths is its ability to manage the entire production process in-house, from the manufacture of the filtering elements in wire or plate – metal cloths, perforated plates and wedge wire screens – through to the finished reactor internals. This strength contributes to achieving a high-quality finished product and a high level of production flexibility, which guarantees better control of compliance with scheduled delivery times and also, in many cases, the possibility of guaranteeing fast deliveries in cases of in cases when expediting is needed.

Thanks to this distinctive element, Costacurta can collaborate with Technology Licensors in the development of new products, contributing to the identification of the ideal filtering elements for the specific process, the production of the prototype and the engineering of the product in quick time.