25mm Metal Raschig Ring Random Packing
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Size (Inch/mm) |
Bulk density (304,kg/m3) |
Number (per m3) |
Surface area (m2/m3) |
Free volume (%) |
Dry Packing Factor m-1 |
|
1/4” |
6*6*0.3 |
900 |
4000000 |
904 |
88.6 |
1307.4 |
3/8” |
10*10*0.3 |
480 |
768000 |
482 |
93.8 |
583.8 |
1/2” |
13*13*0.3 |
420 |
410000 |
415 |
4.8 |
489.2 |
5/8” |
16*16*0.3 |
348 |
201000 |
344 |
95.5 |
393.2 |
1” |
25*25*0.4 |
288 |
53500 |
212 |
96.2 |
229.8 |
1” |
25*25*0.5 |
367 |
53500 |
216 |
95 |
237.2 |
1” |
25*25*0.6 |
439 |
53500 |
219 |
94.2 |
244.1 |
1.5” |
38*38*0.4 |
193 |
15000 |
143 |
97.2 |
148.4 |
1.5” |
38*38*0.5 |
246 |
15180 |
145 |
96.7 |
151.7 |
1.5” |
38*38*0.6 |
328 |
15000 |
146 |
95.9 |
154.6 |
2” |
50*50*0.5 |
191 |
6500 |
106 |
97.5 |
115.2 |
2” |
50*50*0.8 |
300 |
6500 |
108 |
96.4 |
120.9 |
2” |
50*50*1.0 |
380 |
6500 |
109 |
95.4 |
125 |
3” |
76*76*1.0 |
265 |
1920 |
69 |
97.4 |
79.6 |
3.5” |
89*89*1.0 |
224 |
1220 |
61 |
97.1 |
66.2 |
Glass Raschig Ring Advantages
Mechanical Strength: Resistant to elevated pressures, vibrations, and abrasive conditions
Thermal Resistance: Appropriate for utilization in high-temperature processes, such as catalytic cracking and incinerator gas scrubbing.
Longevity: Durable under repeated thermal cycling and mechanical stress, reducing replacement frequency.
Fire/Explosion Resistance: Non-flammable, ideal for hazardous environments.
Easy Cleaning: Surfaces with a smooth texture exhibit resistance to fouling and facilitate the maintenance process.
Due to their simple structure and low cost, metal Raschig rings are still used in some applications where mass transfer efficiency is not critical but mechanical strength and temperature resistance are required (such as small crude distillation towers and temporary transitional equipment). However, with the advancement of mass transfer technology, they are gradually being replaced by newer packings such as metal pall rings, metal Cascade Mini Ring, and metal Intalox saddle rings. These new packings significantly improve porosity, specific surface area, and gas-liquid distribution uniformity through structural optimization (such as window openings and shape changes). These new packings offer higher mass transfer efficiency and lower pressure drop under the same operating conditions.

