GAS SCRUBBING

Smaller droplets offer greater surface area for interaction, enhancing gas absorption. However, overly fine droplets may get carried away by fast-moving gas streams before effective interaction occurs. Thus, there is a balance between droplet size and residence time to ensure maximum gas-liquid contact.

The effectiveness of scrubbing is influenced by how long droplets stay within the gas flow. High-speed gases reduce this time, especially for smaller droplets. Droplets must be sized appropriately to stay suspended long enough for optimal reaction.

For a fixed spray flow rate, the surface area of droplets in the gas stream is key. Smaller droplets increase surface area but reduce residence time. The goal is to find the optimal droplet size that maximizes surface area while maintaining sufficient time within the chamber for absorption.

Fine mists offer better absorption but may not travel far in high-speed gas flows. The ideal nozzle creates a spray pattern with a mix of droplet sizes—small for reactivity, large for distance and coverage. Spiral designs are especially effective in balancing these needs.

Gas scrubbing environments are typically hot, fast-moving, and chemically aggressive. The nozzles must resist corrosion and wear from both the gases and the reagents. SYNERGY’s ST series uses abrasion-resistant alloys and ceramics to ensure durability in extreme conditions.

Removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) at scale from power plant emissions requires specialized nozzles. These are typically constructed from erosion- and corrosion-resistant materials and engineered to deliver consistent droplet distribution under high flow and temperature conditions.

SYNERGY SPRAY SYSTEMS delivers reliable, high-performance gas scrubbing nozzles for applications across power generation, chemical processing, and environmental management sectors.

Packed bed scrubbers benefit from TF spiral nozzles due to their wide spray coverage (up to 170°).

Spray tower scrubbers require fine atomization for high absorption, which TF nozzles effectively deliver.

Wet Scrubbing: Involves complete saturation of the gas flow with liquid reagent. Fine atomization is preferred, but droplet strength must be enough to withstand gas velocity.

Dry Scrubbing: Uses limited liquid that must fully evaporate to avoid contaminating downstream processes. Precision in droplet control is crucial to ensure complete evaporation without residue.