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Absorption tower

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Absorption tower

≥99.5%

Filtration efficiency

≤10 mg/m³

Outlet concentration

Working Principle

Waste gas enters from the bottom of the tower and flows upward, while an absorbent is sprayed from the top and flows downward, creating a counter-current gas-liquid contact. Pollutants in the waste gas are transferred into the liquid phase, where they undergo dissolution or neutralization reactions. The purified gas passes through a demister at the top of the tower before being discharged. The absorbent liquid is circulated from the bottom of the tower, with fresh reagents added or spent liquid removed as needed, depending on operational conditions.

Applicable Operating Conditions

High-concentration acidic/alkaline exhaust gases, soluble VOCs, HCl, HF, NH3, NOx, etc.;
Treatment capacity (air volume): 500–30,000 m³/h;
Material selection: PP (≤80°C), FRP (≤120°C), and stainless steel (up to 300°C).

Common Materials

1) Rubber-lined carbon steel
Advantages: The rubber lining provides corrosion resistance, making it suitable for environments with weak acids or alkalis.
Disadvantages: The rubber lining is prone to aging and requires periodic replacement.
2) 304/316/316L stainless steel
Advantages: Suitable for high-temperature, high-humidity, and corrosive environments (such as those involving the absorption of acidic or alkaline liquids); 316L, in particular, offers superior corrosion resistance compared to 304.
Disadvantages: Relatively high cost.
3) Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP)
Advantages: Lightweight, highly resistant to acid corrosion, and moderately priced.
Disadvantages: Poor temperature resistance; generally unsuitable for high-temperature operations (typically <100–120°C).
4) PP (polypropylene)
Advantages: Low cost; suitable for corrosive environments at low to medium temperatures.
Disadvantages: The material tends to soften and deform at medium to high temperatures.

Application Areas

Exhaust gas treatment for fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electroplating, smelting, laboratory operations, chemical production, and new energy battery manufacturing.

Product Advantages

Capable of handling high-concentration gaseous pollutants with a high treatment load;
Available in packed tower or tray tower configurations, selected based on specific absorption efficiency requirements;
Compatible with various materials to suit highly corrosive operating conditions;
Can be equipped with automated pH-based dosing systems and waste liquid discharge systems.

Equipment Introduction

An absorption tower is a type of wet exhaust gas treatment unit that facilitates thorough contact between a liquid absorbent and the exhaust gas. Through physical dissolution or chemical reactions, it removes acidic, alkaline, or soluble gaseous pollutants from the gas stream. These towers are constructed as either packed towers or plate (tray) towers and are fabricated from materials such as PP, FRP, or 304/316L stainless steel. While the operating principle is similar to that of a spray tower, absorption towers are better suited for handling high-concentration exhaust gases and for absorption processes in fine chemical production.

Airflow volume to be handled
500‑30000m³/h
Material Selection
PP≤80℃,FRP≤120℃

model

Airflow capacity (m³/h)

Column diameter (mm)

Total height (mm)

Material

ABT‑3000

3000

1000

10000-18000

PP/FRP/ Stainless steel

ABT‑8000

8000

1700

10000-18000

PP/FRP/ Stainless steel

ABT‑15000

15000

2200

10000-18000

FRP/316L Stainless steel

Key parameters: superficial gas velocity of 0.4–1.5 m/s; gas-to-liquid ratio customized based on the absorption medium; pressure drop of 800–1500 Pa.
Customization details: internal components, column diameter, column height, and column material are fully customized according to specific operating conditions.

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What are the air handling capacities and models available for the absorption tower?

The provided data indicates an operating airflow range of 500–30,000 m³/h. Available models include the ABT-3000, ABT-8000, and ABT-15000, with corresponding airflow capacities of 3,000, 8,000, and 15,000 m³/h, respectively. Tower diameter, height, and material of construction can be customized based on specific operating conditions; final model selection should also take into account factors such as pollutant concentration, superficial gas velocity, and the absorption medium.

What materials are available for absorption towers, and what are their temperature ranges?

Materials such as rubber-lined carbon steel, PP, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic), and 304/316L stainless steel can be evaluated based on specific operating conditions. Reference temperature ranges are as follows: PP ≤ 80°C, FRP ≤ 120°C, and stainless steel up to 300°C. The actual applicable temperature and corrosion resistance must be determined by considering the specific process medium, material specifications, and equipment design.

What are the structural configurations of absorption towers, and how should one be selected?

Common structural configurations include packed towers and tray towers. The selection process should take into account factors such as the exhaust gas flow rate, pollutant concentration, properties of the absorbent, target treatment requirements, and operating conditions; the gas-to-liquid ratio should also be determined based on the absorption medium and the specific project conditions.

What is the difference between an absorption tower and a spray tower?

Both methods utilize gas-liquid contact to treat waste gas. According to the provided information, the absorption tower can be either a packed tower or a tray tower, both of which are suitable for high-concentration waste gas and absorption processes in the fine chemical industry. The specific configuration and process design should be determined based on the composition of the waste gas, the treatment load, and the required absorption specifications.

How do absorption towers purify waste gas?

Exhaust gas enters the lower part of the tower and flows upward, while the absorbent is sprayed downward from the top, creating a countercurrent contact between the gas and liquid phases. Pollutants are transferred into the liquid phase and removed through dissolution or chemical reaction. The purified gas passes through a demister at the top of the tower before being discharged, while the absorbent liquid is either recirculated—with fresh reagents added as needed—or drained, depending on operational requirements.

What types of waste gases are absorption towers primarily used to treat?

Absorption towers can be used to treat acidic, alkaline, and other gaseous pollutants that are absorbable by liquids; examples include HCl, HF, NH₃, NOx, and certain soluble VOCs. Their actual applicability depends on the dissolution or reaction characteristics of the pollutants, as well as the choice of absorbent and the specific process conditions.

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