Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers: What is Sulfuric Acid and Why Does it Require Emission Control?
Sulfuric acid is reactive and an explosive hazard within manufacturing processes. It acts as a strong oxidizer that can enhance the combustion of other substances. Classified as a hazardous substance, facilities that emit sulfur-based substances such as sulfuric acid or sulfur dioxide must remove these toxic byproducts from their emissions. Pollution Systems manufactures highly efficient Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers built around your precise requirements.
Sulfuric Acid Scrubber Design
Wet Scrubbers remove pollutants by injecting liquid into the gas stream; in Dust Scrubbers, the particulate is caught by water droplets, preventing it from escaping through the exhaust pipe. Chemical Scrubbers function differently - the liquid introduced into the gaseous waste stream causes chemical reactions that convert the pollutant(s) into a different chemical compound.
In the case of Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers, efficiency is critical due to the corrosive nature of sulfuric acid gas. Many Wet Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers utilize a multi-stage approach, first using a bed of packed media with recirculated liquid caustic (sodium hydroxide solution) which acts as a base to neutralize the acid, and finally using a mist eliminator to remove water vapor.
Sulfuric Acid Scrubber System View of SO2 Scrubber stack
Wet Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers can vary widely in terms of size and design; Several factors require consideration, including:
- The amount and concentration of sulfuric acid in the waste stream
- The presence of other pollutants in the waste stream
- The process conditions such as exhaust temperature and flow rate
A range of designs and approaches are available for Wet Scrubbers, but all generally incorporate:
- a system fan
- recycle pump
- mist eliminator
- exhaust stack
- System Automation /Controls
Our systems are comprehensive, including all necessary equipment to function as a complete solution.
Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers Tailored to Achieve Your Compliance Goals
We thrive on unique challenges. Let us tackle your process the right way. Our design of each scrubber is custom-built to fit your precise application. Contact us with your process information to begin discussing the type of new equipment that best fits your situation.
Sulfuric Acid Scrubber Repairs
If you having problems with an existing Sulfuric Acid Scrubber, we can also provide Scrubber repair support for any make and model of system through our dedicated technical services division, PolSys Services.
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