Dry Scrubber and Wet Scrubber systems are both air pollution control devices used to remove harmful pollutants, particles, or gases from industrial exhaust streams before they are released into the atmosphere. Though they serve similar purposes, they operate using very different methods.

Wet Scrubber:

A Wet Scrubber uses liquids, usually water or a chemical solution, to remove pollutants from a gas stream. Wet scrubbers are highly effective at capturing dust, gases, and mists from industrial exhaust.

Applications:

• Chemical Plants: To neutralize acidic gases.
• Power Plants: For removing sulfur dioxide and particulate matter from flue gas.
• Steel Mills: To capture dust and fumes.
  When to Use Which:
  • Dry Scrubbers are ideal for industries that need to remove specific gases (like sulfur dioxide) and want to avoid the complexities of handling liquids.
  • Wet Scrubbers are more effective for industries that need to capture fine particulates and gaseous pollutants and can handle the additional operational costs associated with liquid waste management.

  Both scrubbers are essential tools in air pollution control, with each system offering specific advantages depending on the type of pollution and the industrial application.