Articles and Case Studies from Macrotek Inc.

Performance Test Results of the Macrotek Flooded Disc MVA Scrubber

Fundamental design principals of the flooded disc scrubber - a variable throat orifice contactor are presented. Test data from the pilot demonstration unit and full scale operations on lime kiln, refining furnace, and incinerator applications are ...

Sep. 26, 2011

Hydrogen Sulfide Scrubber Systems in Hydrometallurgical Application

Hydrogen Sulfide is a highly toxic and flammable gas. Being heavier than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. Although very pungent at first, it quickly deadens the sense of smell, so potential victims may be ...

Jun. 10, 2011

Refinery flare gas H2S removal

A major Gulf Coast refinery was searching for a solution to reduce flare gas SO2 that was resulting from very high H2S concentrations during periodic venting events. Original considerations were limited to very costly upstream equipment changes or a ...

Jun. 10, 2011

Refinery boiler FGD Pemex

A large boiler company required a FGD system for two, 200,000 lbs/hr fuel oil boilers for a refinery in Mexico. Macrotek competed with major air pollution suppliers and succeeded to win the contract. The scope included two spray towers, all ...

Jun. 10, 2011

Integrated maximum efficiency air pollution control system

A major uranium refiner required an air pollution control system to control emissions from their hazardous incinerator. The presence of radioactive material demanded that outlet emissions approach non-detectable levels. Macrotek was contracted to ...

Jun. 10, 2011

Particulate Venturi Scrubber System

A precious metal refiner required the most advanced particulate scrubber to replace wet ESP for submicron particulate collection. Due to the very high gold prices, economic reasons were the driving force toward maximum removal efficiency. Macrotek ...

Jun. 10, 2011