Baffle spray scrubber

However, in addition to using the energy provided by the spray nozzles, baffles are added to allow the gas stream to atomize some liquid as it passes over them.

This type of technology is a part of the group of air pollution controls collectively referred to as wet scrubbers.

A seemingly unending number of scrubber designs have been developed by changing system geometry and incorporating vanes, nozzles, and baffles.

However, they will tend to plug or corrode if particle concentration of the exhaust gas stream is high.

The main problem is the buildup of solids on the baffles.Table 1 summarizes the operating characteristics of baffle spray scrubbers.