Abstract: A scrubbing system for the removal of pollutant gas and liquid droplets from a gas stream prior to venting, comprises a scrubbing apparatus in which a recycled scrubbing fluid including the liquid is sprayed through the gas stream for absorption on coalescer and demister screens. Final removal of liquid droplets is achieved using candle filters of hydrophobic fibrous material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 11, 1990
Date of Patent:
June 16, 1992
Assignee:
Begg, Cousland & Company Limited
Inventors:
Pierre L. J. Schumacher, Graeme M. Cousland