US3969094A
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Flue gas scrubber
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-11
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1993-12-11
Abstract
Abstract Baffle tray columns can be designed and operated so to function as highly efficient scrubbers for the cleaning of flue gases subject to wide variations in flow. The columns are designed and operated such that areas within the scrubbing area operate with a liquid phase continuous froth as the contacting medium. The columns can also contain an integral non-clogging separator for entrainment control.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Dunson, Jr.
- 👤 Robert L. Lucas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:05
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/14; B01D53/18; B01D47/00; B01D47/02; B01D47/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A scrubber for removing contaminants from a gas stream by contacting the gas with a scrubbing liquid to form a froth in which the scrubbing liquid constitutes the continuous phase comprising a vertical column having in fluid communication an upper liquid de-entrainment area, an intermediate scrubbing area and lower open area a. the de-entrainment area having means for de-entrainment of liquids from the gas stream, an outlet for the gas from which entrained liquids have been removed an inlet for feeding a liquid scrubbing stream into the deentrainment area and means for removing de-entrained liquids from the de-entrainment area; b. the scrubbing area having a plurality of baffle trays, means between the liquid scrubbing stream inlet and the topmost baffle tray for receiving deentrained liquid and discharging it on the top most baffle tray, the free open area of the topmost baffle tray being less than the free open area of the lower baffle trays; and c. the lower open area having an inlet for the contaminated gas stream and scrubbing liquid collection means communicating with a liquid outlet therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A scrubber for removing contaminants from a gas stream by contacting the gas with a scrubbing liquid to form a froth in which the scrubbing liquid constitutes the continuous phase comprising a vertical column having in fluid communication an upper liquid de-entrainment area, an intermediate scrubbing area and lower open area a. the de-entrainment area having means for de-entrainment of liquids from the gas stream, an outlet for the gas from which entrained liquids have been removed an inlet for feeding a liquid scrubbing stream into the deentrainment area and means for removing de-entrained liquids from the de-entrainment area; b. the scrubbing area having a plurality of baffle trays, means between the liquid scrubbing stream inlet and the topmost baffle tray for receiving deentrained liquid and discharging it on the top most baffle tray, the free open area of the topmost baffle tray being less than the free open area of the lower baffle trays; and c. the lower open area having an inlet for the contaminated gas stream and scrubbing liquid collection means communicating with a liquid outlet therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the baffle trays are alternating disc-and-donut trays, the bottom tray being a disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The scrubber of claim 1 in which the deentrainment area has liquid feed means by which scrubbing liquid is introduced in such manner as to flow down the walls of the de-entrainment area and the de-entrainment means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The scrubber of claim 1 having further means for feeding liquid scrubbing stream into the scrubbing area below the topmost tray and means for withdrawing scrubbing liquid from a tray below the topmost tray and above the further liquid feed means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the deentrainment means is a cap separator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The scrubber of claim 5 wherein the means for feeding the liquid scrubbing stream is positioned to spray liquid upon the inner walls of the cap and riser of the cap separator.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |