Abstract:
Design of a system aimed to purify industrial gases from particulate matter. A detailed
analysis of the factors that determine and contribute towards the design of a typical
venturi scrubber was performed. Incorporation of modern engineering software for
performance enhancement and optimization of efficiency curves. The design techniques
for the development of a scaled-down model of an industrial scale Venturi Scrubber were
utilized specifically targeting cement industries. Extensive use of fluid mechanics and
thermodynamics was involved in addition to the empirical studies carried out in the
previous research work. The device is theoretically capable of 95% efficiency that is
against particulate matter there is only 5% chance that particulate matter will be
deposited in the atmosphere. Our design achieved an overall efficiency of 90.50%.
Our research and experimental findings will help extend the research in the field. These
studies can be carried further into other areas targeting other pollutants and contaminants
in other industries. Our data can serve as guidelines for the incorporation of these devices
into the modern industries and provides for the quantification in reference to efficiency
and particulate emissions. Furthermore, the results and trends in the form of empirical
data, can be helpful for the industries in order to design a Venturi Scrubber of specific
requirements. This will help industries tailor their emissions according to the safe-limits
set by EPA, economically and efficiently.
