Manufacturing processes such as semiconductor etching or the cleaning of parts with strong chemical solvents generate exhaust fumes containing the process chemicals in gaseous or droplet form. Such fumes have to be neutralized before they can be released into the atmosphere or into the air inside the manufacturing or research facility. The fumes are harmful to human health and may be corrosive to plant machinery. Companies face fines if they release fumes into the outside atmosphere and may contravene labor standards if the fumes reach the factory floor or lab work areas.
Modutek’s Acid Fume Scrubbers use a wet packed bed to remove acid and base chemical traces in chemical process exhaust fumes. The fumes pass over wet packing material and the chemicals are removed as they come into contact with a neutralizing solution in the beds. Well-designed fume scrubber beds expose the fumes to a large surface area covered in neutralizing solution. The harmful gases dissolve in the solution, are neutralized and are no longer present in the air. A wide range of fume volume handling capability makes the Modutek fume scrubbers suitable for all kinds of manufacturing facilities and university or company research labs.
Custom Designs
Modutek offers a wide range of models to address the various fume scrubbing requirements that customers may have. Air handling capacities range from 500 CFM to 25,000 CFM and each scrubber is designed to meet the customer’s air quality standards. The scrubbers come with a NEMA 4 control cabinet, a complete set of flow and pressure gauges, control of the scrubber water level and a metered discharge. Seismic and structural certification is available. The scrubber models have the flexibility to meet many requirements such as treating air from acid exhaust hoods, plating stations, precision cleaning stations and wet benches.
High Efficiency
Modutek’s Fume Scrubbers operate at high efficiencies to neutralize chemical fumes from exhaust air and minimize water usage. Automatic pH control of the scrubber water optimizes operation and allows removal of acid and base chemical fumes of up to 99 percent. The scrubbers use packing material from packing media industry leader Lantec to maximize the surface area of the scrubber solution exposed to the fume gases and reduce water usage to a minimum.
Modutek Acid Fume Scrubber Features
Acid Fume scrubbers from Modutek are designed for low cost of ownership with a low use of consumables. A bottom drain and the Lantec packing material facilitate maintenance. The scrubbers are made of black polypropylene with UV protection and they feature double containment for extra safety.
To ensure and maintain efficient operation, the scrubbers recirculate the scrubber water and feature a demister section and removal of water-soluble vapor. These features together with the design flexibility of the scrubbers and the company’s capability to offer highly customized units make Modutek’s Acid Fume Scrubbers an excellent choice for use in many factories and labs. Manufacturing processes such as semiconductor fabrication and biomedical devices as well as research labs using chemical processes can make sure that they maintain the clean air quality they need. If you need more information or a quote on Modutek’s Acid Fume Scrubbers call 866-803-1533 or email modutek@modutek.com.