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INTRODUCTION
To answer the need for an economical versatile and Fig. 7010 Phenolic FRP 6
efficient pollution control device, Schutte & Koerting offers Dimension Fig. 7014 Carbon Steel 6
standard Fig. 7010 scrubbers in a variety of sizes and Tables
Fig. 7014 Stainless Steel and Alloys 6
materials. Stock 7010 scrubbers are available for
Fig. 7014 FRP 7
immediate shipment in sizes from 3" to 12" in materials
Fig. 7014 PVC 7
which include carbon steel, stainless steel, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), Phenolic FRP (replaces previously Fig. 7009 PVC Vent Scrubber 7
supplied HAVEG), fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and Fig. 7009 Cast Iron and Stainless Steel Vent Scrubber 7
cast iron. (A complete list of stock scrubbers is shown in Fig. 7043 Liquid/Gas Separator 7
the dimensions tables.) A minimum of three spray nozzle Fig. 7185 High Energy Venturi Scrubber System 8-9
sizes are available with the stock scrubbers and can be Fig. 7055 Packed-Tower Gas Scrubber System 10-11
selected to properly match the motive liquid used and
Fig. 7030 Venturi Chamber Scrubber System 12-13
capacity required.
How the Ejector Venturi Scrubber Works 14
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FIG. 7010 EJECTOR-VENTURI SCRUBBER FIG. 7019 VENT GAS SCRUBBER SYSTEM
The Fig. 7010 scrubber is the key component in the Schutte & The Fig. 7019 vent scrubber system is a compact, light-weight
Koerting ejector-venturi system. These highly engineered and easy-to-install unit designed for economical and effective
scrubbers operate on the ejector-venturi principle illustrated. control of pollution from low volume sources. Typical
The Fig. 7010 is used in many applications to provide applications include pollution from laboratory fume hoods,
efficiencies as high as 99% or more in a single stage system schools and industrial shops, pilot or bench scale plant
(higher efficiencies can be obtained through use of multi-stage equipment and smaller commercial and industrial uses.
configurations). Gas handling capacities of over 90,000 CFM
are possible with the larger size scrubbers (refer to Technical These low-cost systems operate on the same ejector-venturi
Supplement 7S for capacity data). principle as the larger scrubbers, creating their own draft via a
high velocity liquid spray, scrubbing fumes, gases, vapor or
Installation, operation and maintenance are greatly simplified dusts with efficiencies as high as 99% or more. Low water
with these scrubbers. They can be mounted on an existing consumption - a 3" unit will handle 30 CFM of air at 1" WC draft
discharge or storage tank or provided with a Schutte & Koerting using only 2.6 gpm of water - makes the scrubber economical
gas/liquid separator as shown. to operate, comparing favorably with a conventional laboratory
To answer the need for an economical versatile and efficient aspirator.
pollution control device, S&K offers standard Fig. 7010
scrubbers in a variety of sizes and materials. Stock 7010
STOCK SYSTEMS
scrubbers are available for immediate shipment in sizes from 3” The Fig. 7019 vent scrubber system is comprised of a Fig. 7009
to 12” in materials which include carbon steel, stainless steel, scrubber combined with a Fig. 7043 liquid-gas separator. Both
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Phenolic FRP (replaces previously are available from stock. The Fig. 7009 scrubber is stocked in
supplied HAVEG), fiberglass-reinforced (FRP) and cast iron. (A cast iron, stainless steel and PVC in a variety of sizes. Fig.
complete list of stock scrubbers is shown in the dimension 7043 separators are available from stock in carbon steel,
tables beginning on page 5.) A minimum of three spray nozzle stainless steel and polypropylene. The variety of sizes and
sizes are available with the stock scrubbers and can be materials of construction enable you to specify a stock system
selected to properly match the motive liquid used and capacity to meet your requirements and fit the corrosive properties of
required. your application.
FIG. 7040 SEPARATORS
The Fig. 7040 separator is designed for use with the 7010
scrubber to maximize gas/liquid separation after the mixture is
Liquid
at the bottom and a clean gas outlet at the side of the separator.
Fig. 7009
Motive Liquid
Inlet
Drain
Style 3
Molded Nozzle
Fabricated
Steel Scrubber FRP Separator and
element
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Schutte & Koerting has made both economy and efficiency chemical plant. Here is where the Schutte & Koerting ejector-
possible in a pollution control system by offering stock Fig. 7014 venturi scrubber finds its broadest use due to its removal
systems in a variety of materials and sizes. Scrubbers from 3" efficiencies over the entire range of pollutants. Acid mists,
to 12" are available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and FRP. A amine fogs, furfural dusts and odors from organic wastes have
complete list of stock systems can be found in the dimensions all been removed from gas streams with 98% plus efficiencies
tables beginning on page 5. using ejector-venturi scrubbers.
Fig. 7014 scrubber-separator system Stock Fig. 7014 scrubber system, used to
removes sulphur monochloride. It is part of remove HCL fumes during tank venting,
a multi-unit system using a mild caustic as illustrates the benefits of a compact lightweight
the scrubbing liquid. system.
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The charts below illustrate suction capacities-vs-drafts for the various Fig. 7009 scrubber sizes.
Performance
60 35
50 30
DRAFT - INCHES H2O
100 15 10
0p
psi 80 sig
20 g ps
80 p 10 60 ig
sig psi
60 p g
sig 40 p
10 40 p
sig 5
sig
20 p
20 psig sig
0 0
0 10 20 30 0 20 40 60 80
SUCTION CAPACITY - ACFM AIR SUCTION CAPACITY - ACFM AIR
50 25
45
40 20
DRAFT - INCHES H2O
35 15
0p
sig
30 15
150
psig
25 10
0p
10 sig
20 100
psig 80
psi
80 p g
60
15 sig psi
g
60 p
sig 5 40 p
10 40 p
sig
sig 20 p
sig
5 20 p
sig
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 0 20 40 60 80 100
SUCTION CAPACITY - ACFM AIR SUCTION CAPACITY - ACFM AIR
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• These sizes are normally carried in stock. For capacities and performance data refer to Supplement 7S.
1. Stainless Steel units have Van Stone flanges.
FIG. 7010 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) AND POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SCRUBBERS
Connections, Inches2 Dimensions, Inches
Approx. C
Weight Lbs.
Suction
and Motive Liquid Inlet A B C FRP PVC
Discharge
4• Four 1/2" studs on 3 7/8" B.C. 26 1/8 21 6 10 7
6• Four 5/8" studs on 5 1/2" B.C. 39 31 5/8 7 20 15
8• Four 5/8" studs on 5 1/2" B.C. 52 1/8 43 7/8 8 1/4 32 23 A
• These sizes are normally carried in stock. For capacities and performance data refer to Supplement 7S.
3. Stocked in FRP only
FIG. 7010 LARGER SIZE METAL & FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) SCRUBBERS
Connections, Inches4 Dimensions, Inches Approx. Wt. Lbs.
Motive B C
Suction and Liquid A D Metal FRP
Inlet5
C
Discharge Metal FRP Metal FRP
14 2 53 13/16 15 7/16 15 7/16 14 14 3/16 46 1/2 165 75
16 2 62 16 5/8 16 5/8 15 15 3/16 54 210 100
B
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10• 48 5/8 9 1/16 10 25 5/8 61 1/4 13 1/8 12 1/4 33 1/8 13 1/2 4 520
12• 49 1/4 12 12 37 5/8 67 7/8 19 1/8 20 1/4 49 1/2 20 3/4 4 720
D
F
† Suction and Discharge Connection
• Systems available from stock: carbon steel; 3" through 12"; Cast iron scrubbers; check factory for availability
K
* NPT J H
Appr. B
Conn. Dimensions, Inches
Wt
(IN.)†
A B C D E F G H J K* Lbs.
3• 14 1/2 4 4 1/4 10 1/16 23 1/16 5 5/8 8 16 1/8 5 3/8 1 1/4 55 A
• Systems available from stock: Stainless steel; 3" through 8"; Alloys; check factory for availability
* NPT K
J H
J K
H
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J K
For all PVC construction, check factory for availability. H
PVC Scrubbers only in 4”, 6” & 8” sizes are available from stock and can be used with stock FRP separators if desired.
E
FIG. 7009 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE VENT SCRUBBERS
14 3/16”
1’’ IPS
PIPE TAP
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Application
Fig. 7185 Scrubbers are designed to remove fine micron
Gas
in many applications.
• Special Gas Inlet Design: Significantly reduces solids
build up at inlet. Purge
Construction
The Fig. 7185 is a wet scrubbing system which combines a
Fig. 7070 High Energy Venturi with a Fig. 7063 Cyclonic
Separator. These components are available in a choice of
materials including stainless steel, fiberglass-reinforced
plastic, and a variety of other corrosion-resistant plastics and
alloys. A number of standard sizes are offered for capacities Recirculation
Operation
Contaminated gases enter the scrubber at the venturi inlet.
Pressure differential is used to accelerate the gas to the liquid droplets and contaminants occurs. This mixture
increasingly higher velocities until it enters the venturi throat. enters the cyclonic separator through a tangential inlet which
The scrubbing liquid is introduced at two points: (1) imparts a spinning motion upon it. The swirling motion
tangentially at the gas inlet to eliminate “wet-dry zone” solids forces the entrained liquid to the separator wall and the gas
build up, and (2) through a spray nozzle at the venturi throat is drawn out the top of the separator. The liquid cascades
- the point of maximum turbulence. This method of down the walls and is drained at the bottom for discharge or
introducing the scrubbing liquid (usually water) maximizes recirculation. The Fig. 7185 scrubber is versatile enough to
the relative velocities between the gas and liquid streams meet practically every submicron requirement. When
and results in an energy transfer which atomizes the motive conditions require it, additional equipment, such as a
liquid droplets. As the gas gradually decelerates through the precooler, can be installed.
tapered venturi tail, further impaction and agglomeration of
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S
Furfural Dust 95+
ON
Flash Dryers
Phosphoric Acid Plant H3PO4 Mist 98+
97 CR
MI
COLLECTION EFFICIENCY (% BY WEIGHT)
E,
95
TIC
94
Gray Iron Cupola Iron, Coke, Silica Dust 95
METALS INDUSTRY
R
TCC Catalyst Regenerator Oil Fumes 98 Fig. 3 PRESSURE DROP (INCHES OF WATER)
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11.
Liquid Inlet
Manway
Liquid
are free of particles, since these tend to clog the packing. Other
FIG. 1
...gas distribution is accomplished by gas-injection type The packed bed is designed to provide maximum gas to liquid
support plates which provide uniform gas flow even at high contact at low pressure drop. The packing is carefully selected
liquid rates. to provide continuous regeneration of the liquid surface as liquid
flows over it while, at the same time, dispersing the upward gas
...packed bed material is sized for maximum efficiency at a low flow evenly throughout the bed.
pressure drop, and the S&K standard tower is designed to
facilitate increased packing height if customer’s conditions After passing through the packed bed, the cleaned gas passes
change. through a mist eliminator section near the top of the tower.
Here, any entrained liquid is removed before the clean air is
...a mist eliminator is provided in each tower to minimize liquid discharged through the outlet.
loss through carryover.
access to internal components. S&K Packed Towers are designed to remove most of the
common gas contaminants at very high efficiencies (up to 99%)
with low pressure losses (3” of water or less). Table 1 on page
11 illustrates typical efficiencies obtainable in a packed tower
Operation
As indicated by the illustration, scrubbing liquid enters the tower using water or mild caustic as the scrubbing medium.
through a nozzle and is sprayed uniformly across the top of a
packed bed so that it trickles evenly through the packing As noted previously, packed towers are used most effectively in
material from top to bottom without channeling. Gas enters the applications where the gases to be cleaned do not contain
tower through the inlet near the bottom and passes through the particulates.
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unit, however, is particularly suitable for large total Gases are scrubbed by the action of the liquid spray
capacities and horizontal installation. Over-all draft is which creates sufficient suction to entrain the gas and
approximately zero. enter the throat piece where the gas and spray are mixed
and the gas thoroughly scrubbed. With this system,
gases cannot bypass the spray. Instead, due to the
suction created by the spray, the passage of gas through
Construction
The S&K Fig. 7030 Venturi Chamber Scrubber consists of the scrubbers is accelerated. High efficiency is obtained
S&K Fig. 622 Spray Nozzles (described on page 13), by using this type of unit due to the high impact of the
throat pieces, piping, and a scrubber box. spray particles, the large surface area of spray and the
S&K Throat Pieces are made in two sizes: the No. 1 for fact that all of the gas must pass uniformly through the
handling up to 1500 cfm of gas; and the No. 2 for spray.
handling up to 3000 cfm. Both sizes are normally made
in cast iron, but can be furnished in other materials.
Dimensions
Scrubber boxes are made by the customer to meet
Scrubber boxes are usually made by the customer to fit requirements. If required, S&K will provide dimensions to
the location and requirements and can be constructed of fit the application.
steel plate, wood, concrete or other materials as desired.
S&K will provide scrubber box dimensions to meet
requirements if requested. The system is flexible - can be
Capacities
arranged in two, three, or four banks depending upon the Normal water consumption is 4.5 gpm at 40 psig for each
characteristics of the gas and the scrubbing efficiency No. 1 Throat Piece using the 3/8” Fig. 622H Nozzle. With
required. The number of nozzles and throat pieces in any the No. 2 Throat Piece, normal water consumption is 8.5
gpm at 40 psig using the 1/2” Fig. 622H.
Water Stack
Inlet
Gas
Inlet
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VENTURI SEPARATOR
Maximum gas-liquid contact Condensable gases and particulates
and mixture takes place here. scrubbed in the ejector-venturi
Droplets impact the particulates enter the separator which releases
and absorb condensable gases the clean gas from scrubbing liquid
ISO
9001
Certified
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