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Traditional spray tower VS multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower in waste gas treatment
时间: 2025-06-17 11:51
In waste gas treatment, traditional spray towers and multi-stage catalytic oxidation towers are two common treatment equipment. We compare the two in terms of performance, scope of application, treatment efficiency, and operating costs.
Traditional spray tower VS multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower in waste gas treatment
In waste gas treatment, traditional spray towers and multi-stage catalytic oxidation towers are two common treatment equipment, each with its own advantages and applicable scenarios. The following is a comparison of their performance, scope of application, treatment efficiency, operating cost, etc.:
 1. Principle comparison
Item Traditional spray tower (scrubber) Multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower
Working principle Use liquid absorbent (such as alkali solution, oxidant) to contact with exhaust gas for physical + chemical absorption reaction  Oxidize VOCs in exhaust gas into CO2 and H2O through multi-stage catalyst bed
Treatment method  Physical absorption + simple chemical reaction Deep catalytic oxidation reaction (low temperature or room temperature)
Applicable gas Soluble, polar gases (such as HCl, NH3) Insoluble, non-polar gas (such as benzene, ketones, alcohols)
2.Comparison of technical performance
Item Traditional spray tower Multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower
Purification efficiency Medium (50~80%) High efficiency (≥95%)
Is there secondary pollution Yes (waste liquid needs to be treated) Less (no waste liquid)
Operation energy consumption  Low Medium to low (some need to be heated)
Maintenance difficulty Simple Medium (catalyst needs to be replaced regularly)
Applicable waste gas type Mainly soluble inorganic gas
Various VOCs (organic waste gas)
 
3. Comparison of operating costs and investment
Item Traditional spray tower Multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower
Equipment investment Low Medium~High
Operating cost  Lower (but there is absorption liquid consumption) Higher (catalyst needs to be replaced)
Occupied area Large Small
Automation level Low Intelligent control can be achieved
 4. Comparison of applicable scenarios
Item Applicable industry
Traditional spray tower Fertilizer, pickling, printing and dyeing, garbage leachate, silicone and other water-soluble waste gas industries
Multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower Chemical, coating, electronics, medicine, rubber, printing and other VOCs organic waste gas emission industries
5. Summary and suggestions
The waste gas contains a large amount of water-soluble inorganic pollutants → Choose a spray tower.
 
Treating high-concentration or multi-component VOCs → Choose a multi-stage catalytic oxidation tower, which is more efficient and more stable in meeting the standards.
 
If the emission standards are high or there is a need for deodorization → catalytic oxidation towers are preferred.
 
If the budget is limited and only basic deodorization or absorption is required → spray towers can be selected as pre-treatment.

 

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