Hub and Header Lateral Used for Vessel or Tank

Hub and Header Lateral System: Achieve Efficient Liquid and Gas Distribution or Collection Inside a Vessel or Tank

A hub and header lateral system can distribute or collect fluid uniformly across the vessel or tank's cross-section. These systems generally consist of a central hub or a header pipe, with multiple wedge wire screen laterals radiating outwards or branching along the pipe length. This layout ensures even flow distribution, minimizes pressure drop, and supports the filtration media within the vessel.

Depending on the tank configuration and flow requirements, the system can be designed as a radial flow hub lateral distributor or a parallel header lateral distributor. Both styles can be adapted for liquid or gas flow and customized to meet specific process conditions.

Whether designing a demineralization tank, reverse osmosis pre-filter, or a chemical processing vessel, choosing the right hub and header lateral is essential for system reliability and efficiency.

Stainless Steel Material and Vee Wire Design

Material selection is critical in industrial applications. 316L stainless steel hub laterals and SS304 header lateral systems are widely used due to their superior corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and long service life. These alloys offer excellent durability and performance for aggressive chemical environments or high-temperature applications.

Additionally, wedge wire screen or Vee wire header lateral design ensures precision slot openings, promoting excellent filtration, backwashability, and minimal clogging. These features are vital for ion exchange, media filtration, and wastewater treatment.

Hub and Header Lateral Typical Industrial Applications

• Water Treatment: Used in multimedia filters, sand filters, and carbon beds to ensure even distribution and collection of flow.

• Demineralization Tanks: Serve as media retention systems in ion exchange units for power plants and boiler feedwater treatment.

• Chemical Processing: Employed as vessel internals for filtration and reactant distribution under harsh chemical conditions.

• Reverse Osmosis Systems: Function as pre-filter internals, ensuring consistent flow and protecting membranes from particulates.

• Industrial Gas Distribution: The hub and header lateral support uniform gas distribution and catalytic performance in packed bed reactors.

Custom Fabrication for Optimal Performance

No two systems are the same. That’s why custom-fabricated hub laterals and header lateral distributors are often designed to match vessel dimensions, flow rates, and operational pressures. Options include:

• Vertical or horizontal orientation

• Slot openings to match media size

• Backwashable designs for easy maintenance

• Integration with ASME-code vessel internals

• Precision-welded or threaded fittings

Key Benefits for our Hub and Header Lateral Systems

Efficient flow distribution for even media contact

Corrosion-resistant construction for long-term performance

High mechanical strength for industrial tank applications

Custom designs to match process specifications

Backwashable lateral systems to reduce downtime

Whether used in a water treatment hub lateral, a chemical processing tank distributor, or a resin retention system, hub and header lateral systems are vital components that enhance system performance, longevity, and reliability. 

If you are designing or upgrading a vessel or tank, integrate a high-quality hub and header lateral system tailored to your application's needs. It's not just a component - it's the key to operational excellence.

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