A unique scrubber specially suited for applications

The fluidized bed scrubber (FBS) is a unique scrubber type specially suited for applications where other types of equipment, such as packed towers, would be prone to fouling. The FBS is effective for removal of micron and submicron particulate but can also achieve high-efficiency gas absorption. The units contain a special type of packing that literally lifts or fluidizes in a certain velocity range. This produces a highly turbulent zone that prevents solid build-up while achieving intimate contact of the gas and liquid for highly effective particulate collection and mass transfer. This design also requires much less energy input than other conventional particulate removal devices such as venturi scrubbers. Existing packed towers can be easily retrofitted to a Fluidized-bed scrubber design to solve fouling problems, increase capacity, or add particulate removal capability. Fluidized-bed scrubber Pilot Testing Equipment is available for new applications.

Fluidized-Bed Scrubber Features:

• Capacities from 1,000 to 100,000 ACFM.
• Simultaneous removal of gases and particulate.
• Low fouling design reduces maintenance and packing change-out.
• Low energy consumption compared with conventional particulate scrubbers.
• Can replace a venturi/packed scrubber with a single device.
• Also effective for direct-contact heat transfer.
• Existing packed towers can be easily retrofitted to increase capacity and improve performance.
• Corrosion resistant construction.