What is a wet scrubber?
A wet scrubber is an industrial emission-control system that removes particulates, acid/basic gases, and odors from flue gas using a liquid contact medium (water or chemical solution). Efficiency can reach 99%.
What is the difference between venturi and packed-bed wet scrubbers?
Venturi provides 99% efficiency on fine particulate (PM2.5) at the cost of high pressure drop; packed-bed excels at acid-gas absorption (SO2, HCl) with low pressure drop. Choice depends on pollutant type and energy budget.
Which gases does a wet scrubber remove?
Acid and basic gases like SO2, SO3, HCl, HF, H2S, Cl2, NH3, plus PM10/PM2.5 particulate, sulfuric acid aerosol, VOC, and odors.
What is the capacity range of a wet scrubber?
DUCON wet scrubber systems are designed for gas flows from 1,000 m³/h up to 500,000 m³/h. Larger capacities are achieved with parallel modules.
Is there a wet scrubber manufacturer in Turkey?
Yes, MDSJ Process designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions wet scrubbers in Turkey under the DUCON brand (MDSJ owns the DUCON trademark rights for Europe, Asia, and Turkey). Headquartered in Şişli/Istanbul, active since 1986.
When is a wet scrubber better than a dry filter?
Wet scrubbers are more suitable when gas-phase contaminants must be dissolved or neutralized, when humidity or corrosive load is high, or when cooling and scrubbing must happen together.
What is the water consumption of a wet scrubber?
Typical liquid/gas (L/G) ratio is 0.5-3.0 L/m³. Recirculation circuits minimize consumption; only evaporation and blowdown losses are compensated.
What drives wet scrubber operating cost the most?
Pressure drop (fan power), pump duty, liquid consumption, chemical dosing (NaOH/Na2CO3), and maintenance intervals are the main cost drivers.
Is ATEX required for wet scrubbers?
ATEX compliance is required in processes with explosive gases or dust (solvent vapors, alcohol, organic VOC). DUCON systems are optionally produced per ATEX zone classification.
How is a wet scrubber maintained?
Plan for 1 major service per year (internal cleaning, packing check, nozzle inspection) + 2-4 intermediate services (pump, dosing, mist eliminator). Corrosion and fouling points must be monitored continuously.
How long does wet scrubber installation take?
Standard-capacity design + manufacturing takes 8-12 weeks, site installation 2-4 weeks, commissioning 1-2 weeks. Total typical project runs 3-5 months.
Which industries use wet scrubbers?
Cement, iron-steel, chemical, waste incineration, hazardous waste, glass, ceramic, food, fermentation, and wastewater treatment are common application areas.