Packed column scrubber for exhaust gas cleaning

For efficient gas cleaning across diverse processes, this packed column scrubber excels at maximizing gas-liquid absorption, addressing complex off-gas challenges while reducing emissions and promoting enhanced environmental control.

The Packed Column Scrubber from GEA is designed to solve complex gas absorption and purification challenges across diverse industries, including chemical production and environmental engineering. It features a vertical column with internals tailored for counter-current operation, optimizing the concentration gradient for effective gas-liquid contact. Suitable for continuous processes, this scrubber addresses emission control and waste gas treatment with efficiency. Available in various materials to withstand corrosive environments, it integrates seamlessly into existing systems. This equipment supports energy efficiency with low pressure drop designs and meets stringent environmental regulations, offering optional customization to meet specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity by enabling efficient gas and liquid mass transfer.
  • Minimizes operational costs through energy-efficient design and low maintenance requirements.
  • Ensures environmental compliance with effective emission reduction capabilities.
  • Adapts to a wide range of industries with customizable material options.
  • Integrates easily into existing production lines for seamless operations.
Applications
Waste gas treatment,Environmental control systems,Industrial off-gas problems,Emission control,Gas and liquid mass transfer applications,Chemical production processes
End products
Exhaust gas cleaning solutions,Absorbed salts production,Chemical compounds production,Air pollution control systems,Aerosol condensation products,Gaseous pollutant reduction products
Steps before
Gas Conditioning,Pre-cooling
Steps after
Effluent Treatment,Disposal,Emission Monitoring
Input ingredients
gaseous components,exhaust gases,gas,scrubbing liquid,washing liquid
Output ingredients
cleaned exhaust gases,absorbed compounds,salts,products from chemical reaction,solid impurities
Operation Mode
Counter-current
Gas Flow Direction
Upwards
Liquid Flow Direction
Downwards
Pressure Drop
Low
Flow Capacity Range
Few m³/h to several hundred thousand m³/h
Material Construction
Variety of Materials
Absorption Process
Chemical/Physical
Packing Material
Random/Structured
Maintenance Costs
Low
Working mechanism
Counter-current flow
Integrated steps
Gas and liquid contact
Energy efficiency
Low pressure drop
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Full column cross-section wash
Automation level
Process Control Systems
CIP/SIP
Depends on application
Changeover time
Minimal
Process Type
Absorption
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Usage
Emission control,chemical production processes
Column Shape
Vertically standing tube
Feed Method
Radial washing liquid feed from the top
Gas Inlet
From below
Working Volume
From a few m³/h up to several hundred thousand m³/h
Material Options
Available in nearly all materials
Internals
Packed-bed or Plate columns
Material options
Stainless steel,FRP,PVC,Polypropylene
Column internals type
Packed-bed,structured packing,trays
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.