To determine the operating efficiency
of an existing particulate wet
scrubbing system
To identify system operating and design limitations
To provide
recommendations for improving all aspects of system operation
Procedure
Measure all pertinent gas stream
physical parameters including volume, temperature, pressure,
relative humidity, gas density, particulate loading and size
distribution
Perform gas stream compositional analysis, identify
gaseous contaminants that may be required to be removed, or may
impact on system operation and construction
Perform equipment
design analysis to confirm suitability to gas stream
and particulate loading conditions
Examine collection duct system in terms of
capture, containment and
conveyance
Evaluate fan system for possible operating problems as they
impact on wet scrubber operation, including characteristic curve
/ system curve intersection,
maintenance of design volumes and scrubber differential pressures, system variances
etc.
Report
Provide a written report identifying all relevant inlet gas
stream parameters
Provide an efficiency statement complete with
discharge loading as
it relates to system Air Emissions Permitting
Identify specific areas for improvement
in removal efficiency, and
to
reduce maintenance and operational problems
