Augusta Fiberglass (AFC) applications

The jet bubbling reactor (JBR) process is favored by modern power company for SO2 removal. The so-called “jet bubbling zone” is formed, when flue gas vigorously bubbles through the surrounding liquid, thus creating a large gas/liquid interfacial area for SO2 absorption. Augusta Fiberglass was selected by the top energy providers to provide the exceptionally large fiberglass structures needed for the JBR process. Augusta Fiberglass engineers designed and patented unique methods and equipment making it possible to produce reliable buildings. To date, Augusta Fiberglass has provided 7 of the vessels each of which is one of the world’s largest fiberglass structures.

We designed, engineered, and fabricated this process vessel for use within an FRP scrubber, in a pollution control/waste elimination system. The vessel had to meet specific gravity specifications and be able to sustain pressures of 20″ WC, 100 mph wind loads, as well as seismic zone requirements.

The products shown here were custom molded for use as fluid transmission components in a waste water treatment plant. The customer required components with piping thicknesses that would be suitable for ±16″ WC, and durable enough for years of maintenance free use. With this information as well as the rest of the supplied specifications we fully engineered all of the components as well as material selection.