A wet scrubber is an essential environmental control device designed to remove pollutants (gases or particulates) from industrial exhaust streams. For Excel-based design, the "best" calculations typically follow the Generalized Pressure Drop Correlation (GPDC) or Norton’s Correlation for packed towers, and the Calvert or Hesketh equations for Venturi scrubbers. 1. Key Design Parameters for Excel
We tested our sheet against a published venturi scrubber case (20,000 m³/h, 5 g/m³ dust). Results:
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- Fan power requirement (kW or HP)
- Liquid circulation pump sizing
- Estimate of wastewater generation (L/h)
| | Q (m³/s) | C (kg/m³) | η (%) | ρ (kg/m³) | L (m³/s) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | =(A2 B2)/(C2 D2) |
Calculate the cross-sectional area by dividing the gas flow rate by the allowable "gas velocity" (typically ~500 feet per minute for many industrial designs). Step 4: Calculate Efficiency: Use the formula: Efficiency % Inlet Concentration Outlet Concentration Inlet Concentration
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