Acid fume scrubber

Acid fume scrubber

 

In most cases, chemicals stored in polyethylene tanks require venting. In some instances, the harmful fumes emitted from the chemicals cannot be directly released to the atmosphere. In order to reduce the harmful fumes before they evacuate the system and to control air pollution, fume scrubbers are installed. 

Working principle

Acid fume scrubbers remove or neutralize the harmful substances emitted from combustion or the storage of chemicals.
It works by contacting the target compounds with a scrubbing solution. Often, the solution is simply water, but can be a reagent to address specific chemicals. Some of the chemicals that can be vented from tanks are hydrochloric acid, ammonia, and acetic acid.  When storing these types of chemicals, it’s important to construct a system that address venting needs by installing a compatible scrubber.
Drizgas Tech offers a cost-effective acid fume scrubber system and we are the one of the leading manufacturer of Acid fume scrubber in India. The system introduces water or a specific scrubbing solution through a submerged plenum. The fumes percolate up and through the scrubbing solution, then vent out of the top of the scrubber system. 
If your applications need acid fume scrubber or you are not sure, please contact us for more detailed information.

Features

  • Can handle air flow rate from 100 to 30,000 CFM
  • Removal method is Absorption / Chemisorption
  • Material of Construction: PP, FRP, PP+FRP, MS+FRP, SS 304, SS 316
  • High efficiency Tellerette® Tower Packing removes soluble/reactive gases, solid particulate and liquid droplets down to 7 microns
  • Lower shell serves as integral sump for recycle of liquid
  • Spray nozzles accessible from top of unit
  • Entrainment separators prevent liquid carryover
  • Special multi-bed packing designs accommodate different scrubbing solutions for removal of multiple contaminants
  • Efficiency up to 99 %

Our Services Include:

  • Continuous pH monitoring system for scrubbing liquid
  • Dosing system for adjusting pH
  • PLC operated control panel
  • SCADA system

Applications

  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2) scrubbing
  • Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Scrubbing
  • Hydrochloric acid vapor (HCI) scrubbing
  • Chlorine (Cl2) gas scrubbing
  • Nitric Acid (HNO3) Fume scrubbing
  • Ammonia (NH3) scrubbing
  • Solvent vapor scrubbing
  • Methanol (CH3OH) vapour scrubbing
  • Ethylene oxide scrubbing
  • NOx Scrubbing system
  • Boiler Exhaust flue gas scrubbing

Frequently Asked Questions

An acid fume scrubber is a pollution control device designed to remove acidic gases, fumes, or vapors from industrial exhaust streams, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Alkali fume scrubbers are commonly used in:

  • Fertilizer manufacturing (ammonia removal)
  • Food processing (odor and gas control)
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical manufacturing

Industries that generate acidic emissions use scrubbers, including:

  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Metal plating and etching
  • Fertilizer production
  • Petroleum refining
  • Power plants

Acid fume scrubbers are designed to remove gases like:

  • Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
  • Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
  • Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
  • Nitric acid fumes (HNO₃)
  • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) vapors

  • Environmental compliance: Helps meet air quality regulations.
  • Worker safety: Protects workers from hazardous fumes.
  • Improved air quality: Reduces harmful emissions released into the environment.

  • Wet scrubbers: Use liquids (water or alkaline) to absorb acidic gases. They are effective but require liquid waste management.
  • Dry scrubbers: Use solid materials to capture gases and do not produce liquid waste but may require frequent replacement of sorbents.
 

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