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Vortex and Venturi Wet Scrubbers
If your production processes generate hazardous particles, wet scrubbers can safely and effectively remove them from the air. They are especially well suited for collecting combustible and flammable dust, aluminum and magnesium particles or chips, rubber, leather, and plastic fines, as well as fibrous textile dust, sticky powders, greasy vapors, and carbon dust.
Wet Scrubber Technology
Particles in the contaminated air stream come into contact with water so they bind together and gain weight and size. The centrifugal action of the wet scrubber separates these particle-laden water droplets from the air stream, returning them to the base of the unit where the particles settle and form sludge. Camfil experts can help you choose the most suitable wet scrubber for your application.
Key Features
- No filter elements
- Low maintenance
- Uses centrifugal force to remove pollutants from the air
Wet Scrubber Products
Vortex
Compact and versatile multi-use wet scrubber
The Vortex wet scrubber provides an efficient solution for managing sticky dust, fibers, and fluff. Combining centrifugal separation with a powerful water swirl, it delivers reliable air cleaning across diverse manufacturing processes. Pollutant-laden air enters the unit tangentially, creating a swirling vortex at the water’s surface. This controlled turbulence forces particles into close contact with the scrubbing fluid, where they bind and are removed. A spiral separator applies centrifugal force to separate the liquid from the cleaned air, which is drawn out by a downstream ventilator. Collected wet particles settle into a water-stilling zone for safe disposal. The Vortex is available in multiple airflow capacities and can be customized with modular components such as automated water-level controls, sludge discharge systems and electronic control packages for optimal performance and ease of operation.
Venturi
High-performance wet scrubber with a robust design
The Venturi wet scrubber is the most commonly used, high-efficiency wet scrubber for demanding applications that involve heavy dust loads of hazardous, sticky, or explosive dusts — including metalworking, chemical processing, plastics manufacturing and power generation. Designed according to the Venturi principle, it delivers exceptional particle separation even under heavy dust load conditions. Contaminated air is accelerated through a narrowed Venturi throat, where it comes into intense contact with the scrubbing fluid. This high-velocity interaction creates a large gas–liquid interface, causing dust, fumes, and other particulates to bind with liquid droplets. The wetted particles are then separated and collected, while clean air is safely discharged. The Venturi’s rugged, modular construction allows custom configurations that include automated water-level control, sludge discharge systems, and programmable electronic controls to meet specific plant needs.
