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.