2. Mass Transfer Equipment Cost
Plate and Packed Towers
The purchased cost for plate and packed towers can be divided into the following
components:
(1) cost for shell, including heads, skirts, manholes, and nozzles;
(2) cost for internals, including trays and accessories, packing, supports, and
distributor plates
(3) cost for auxiliaries, such as platforms, ladders, handrails, and insulation.
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