Mass Transfer

Mass transfer is a fundamental process in the oil and gas industry, essential in separation operations such as distillation, absorption, and stripping. Ferrum Energy specializes in supporting our customers to select and purchase comprehensive solutions for these processes, providing high-performance tower internals and turnkey services for refineries and petrochemical plants.

Tower Internals and Types

Ferrum Energy is a distributor of KOCH-GLISTCH manufacturer of a full range of tower internals used in mass transfer operations:

  • Trays: Sieve trays, Bubble cap trays, Valve trays (including Varioflex™)
  • Packings: Structured packing (Mellapak™, Flexipac™), Random packing (Pall Rings, Intalox Saddles, Raschig Rings)
  • Liquid distributors, redistributors, and support plates
  • Mist eliminators and demisters

Applications

Our mass transfer solutions are applied in:

  • Atmospheric and vacuum distillation units
  • FCC and hydrocracking fractionators
  • Absorbers and strippers
  • LNG and gas processing plants
  • Aromatics and petrochemical plants

Experience

  • Tower revamp projects at major refineries
  • Installation of structured and random packings
  • Field installation of trays and internals
  • Turnaround support and vessel repair in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Fabrication of tower internals

Capabilities

  • Conceptual and detailed engineering for separation systems
  • Supply and installation of tower internals
  • Field services including turnaround support, welding, retrofitting, and vessel modification
  • Project management and on-site supervision
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning support

Who is Koch-Glitsch

Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in mass transfer and mist elimination technology. With decades of innovation and engineering excellence, Koch-Glitsch designs and manufactures high-efficiency trays and packing systems widely used in refining, gas processing, and chemical industries.

All products and services comply with international standards such as:

  • API
  • ASME
  • ASTM
  • ISO 9001
  • OHSAS 18001

At Ferrum Energy, we’re here to support and advise you on all your mass transfer needs. Whether you’re planning a new installation, upgrading existing tower internals, or looking for expert insight on improving process efficiency, our team is ready to assist.

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