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Articles on Design and sizing

Sizing, materials, permits and the problems we see on real sites. Written by the engineers who design and build our scrubbers.

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Design and sizing Random or structured packing? How packing choice changes scrubber size, cost and pressure drop Packing sets the height, the fan duty and how well a scrubber tolerates fouling. Here is how the two main types compare. 10 December 2025

Design and sizing How does a wet scrubber work? Absorption, packing and scrubbing liquor explained What actually happens inside a packed tower, why the liquor matters more than the vessel, and the limits every buyer should know. 12 November 2025

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