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SULPHURIC ACID CROSS FLOW STRIPPER

PROCESS INFORMATION

In a H₂SO₄ plant, acid can recirculate between the Drying and Absorbing Towers. A cross flow stripper is used to remove dissolved SO₂.  Acid droplets are mechanically entrained, typically as a load of 500 mg/m³. The particle size spectrum will be >3 micron.

PROBLEMS TO SOLVE

Corrosion

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

• High Velocity ‘Becofil’ Candle Filters, standing type F, with G25, G35 or B12 Glass Fibre elements and whatever structure material is most suitable case-by-case, according to acid strength and temperature.
• BlueFil® Demister meshpad MX99-5 or MX99-3 in EFTE with GRP/FRP grids