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AquaClean
GEA Wet Scrubbers > Robust and effective
Clean air from water
Air Eco
2
nomy
Reliably eliminating the most difficult of dusts
In situations where surface or depth filters do not suffice, the
AquaClean wet scrubber from GEA Delbag Lufttechnik ensures
optimal dust separation, with integrated spark extinction and
process-air cooling.
GEA Delbag Lufttechnik stands for competence and experience:
from around 100 years of market leadership in filter technology.
Under the motto Air Eco
2
nomy, we offer you comprehensively ori-
ented solutions that set economic and ecological standards. One
convincing example here is the AquaClean wet scrubber.
This development can be effectively employed when surface or
depth filters cannot solve a dust-filtration problem. These difficul-
ties especially include the filtration of highly adhesive dust, alumin-
ium dust, and air extracted from foundries. The cooling of process
air is also a primary application of AquaClean. Separated dust is
bound in water, whereby most of the material turns to sediment.
Other substances form emulsions, or are completely dissolved. The
AquaClean wet scrubber is a highly robust filter system which
operates with the most natural of all filter media: water.
Air flow rates up to 82,000 m / h
Nominal pressure difference of 1,600 Pa
Availability in enclosures with coated
normal steel, or stainless steel
Extraordinarily robust
Long service life
No circulation pumps or rotating parts
Little installation expense
Automatic water-level control, with
overflow protection
Standard version + 3,000 Pa / 4,000 Pa
Fast filling (as option)
Control cabinet (as option)
Air Eco
2
nomy is more than just engineering. It is an attitude that creates values with a future: quality of life
for people. Protection of the climate and environment. Security for companies and investors.
PR - 8600 - 001 - GB
Subject to modification
Version 02 / 2010
AquaClean
Proven principle for optimal results
Mode of operation of the AquaClean wet scrubber
The purpose of separating aerosol particles in scrubbers is to trans-
fer into water dust particles dispersed in untreated air, and to sep-
arate them in this way. With the AquaClean wet scrubber, the un-
treated gas containing aerosols is passed into the wet scrubber in
such a way that it is directed onto the surface of the liquid. At the
interface of these two phases, a curved constriction begins, at which
point the air enters the cyclone. The special form of the cyclone
causes the wall liquid to be ripped along and atomised. The multi-
deflection, in association with forces of inertia, brings about an in-
tensive mixture of water droplets and dust and, in turn, leads to
separation of the particles in water.
Control of the water level
It is absolutely essential for proper functioning of the cyclone that
the water level remain constant. This is assured by a water-level
controller located outside the enclosure. This controller is directly
connected with the clean air side, with the result that it is always
under the same pressure and water conditions. Water supply takes
place via a solenoid valve, which is closed in its no-voltage state.
Replenishment of the water lost by evaporation and cleaning out of
the sludge is controlled by appropriate setting of a calibration bolt.
Water-level assurance system (WSW)
The series-production water-level assurance system operates with
an electrode that monitors the water level. This system switches off
the fan once the water level falls excessively (e. g., by failure of the
water supply).
Water-level controller (KNR)
A water-level controller (KNR) is also installed, in addition to the
water-level assurance system. This controller automatically regu-
lates the water level via 2 additional electrodes, with the result that
water overflow cannot take place.
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Version 02 / 2010
Model B
Flat sump bottom for slight and
medium dust concentrations.
Sump is cleaned out periodically
by hand, or by draining the
water.
Schematic of functions
1 Cyclone
2 Clean air
3 Dust-laden air
4 Separated aerosols
5 Water
Model T
Funnel-shaped sump for all
levels of dust concentration. The
dust-water mixture accumulates
as turbid liquid and is drained
intermittently or continuously.
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5
4
9
3
13
11
12
10
14
16
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7
8
15
1 Filling valve
2 Level switch
(in the control cabinet)
3 Cyclone
4 Dust-laden-air side
5 Clean-air side
6 Hose connection with
pressure compensation
7 Water connection
8 Dirt trap
9 Solenoid valve
10 Hose connection
11 Calibrated water entry
12 Electrode for water-level
assurance (WSW)
13 Electrode for water-level
control (KNR)
14 Angle section
15 Shift capability
16 Weir
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3
4
5
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from the Internet site www.gea-delbag-lufttechnik.de
Application brochures
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Product brochures
Data & Facts and operation manuals
(available also as PDF)
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GEA Heat Exchangers
GEA Delbag Lufttechnik GmbH
Suedstrasse 48 44625 Herne Germany
Tel. +49 2325 468 700 Fax +49 2325 468 723
info.dlt@geagroup.com www.gea-delbag-lufttechnik.de
PR - 8600 - 001 - GB
Subject to modification
Version 02 / 2010
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Accessories for AquaClean:
Heating units Recommended in case of frost danger
Fans Designed according to project
Control systems Configured according to customer needs;
or, standard systems
Piping Complete solutions, from the source of
emissions to the exhaust-air stack
Working platforms and ladders Adapted to specific requirements and
local conditions
Technical data for AquaClean
Size 007 012 019 028 038 057 076 094 113 132 151 170 189 208 227
Air flow rate m
3
/ h 2,550 4,250 6,800 10,200 13,600 20,400 27,200 34,000 40,800 47,600 54,500 61,200 68,000 75,000 81,600
Model B
Height
1)
mm 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,850 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,300 2,300 2,300
Width mm 1,300 1,300 1,750 2,350 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,650 2,650 2,650
Length mm 1,350 1,350 1,400 1,600 2,050 2,650 3,350 3,850 4,500 5,100 5,700
Operating weight
2)
kg 1,350 1,450 2,000 2,750 3,300 5,100 6,650 8,550 10,350 11,900 13,250
Model T
Height
1)
mm 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,805 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
Width mm 1,350 1,350 1,800 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Length mm 1,350 1,350 1,400 1,600 2,050 2,650 3,250 3,850 4,500 5,100 5,700 6,300 6,900 7,550 8,150
Operating weight
2)
kg 1,650 1,700 2,350 3,750 4,800 6,300 9,400 12,250 14,350 16,300 19,700 22,350 26,100 28,000 30,500
1)
Without clean-air hood
2)
Without fan