SEAWATER FGD

FEATURES

Used for Sulfur dioxide removal

Simple operation requiring no chemicals

Seawater pH of 8.0-8.5 used for alkalinity in once-thru system

Ducon Q-pack packing provides high removal efficiency and low pressure drop

Water flows via gravity from scrubber to aeration basin.

No sludge; aerated water discharged to sea

Low investment cost and minimal controls

ADVANTAGES

Requires only seawater and air.

No waste is formed, so no waste handling required.

No reagents or additional chemicals.

Has lower capital and operating costs than other types of FGD systems.

The absorbed SO2 is oxidized to harmless sulfate ion, a natural constituent of seawater.