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Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator

Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator

Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document is a case study on the Becoflex Rotary Brush Scrubber, a technology developed by Begg Cousland Envirotec Ltd. for emission control in Ammonium Nitrate Granulator Dryers.

System Description
The Becoflex system includes a fan-type volute with a rotating brush, a brush spraying system, and a discharge vessel. The system effectively scrubs gases through dynamic contact between gas and liquid facilitated by the rotating brush fibers. It also removes solids and self-cleans via liquid scrubbing and centrifugal slurry discharge. The system generates air movement through suction, minimizing pressure loss, and reduces the volume of scrubbing liquid needed due to intensive contact within the fan volute. The scrubber is compact and requires minimal maintenance.

Pilot Testing and Results
Pilot tests conducted in Europe on the exit air flow of an Ammonium Nitrate Granulator Dryer achieved emissions of less than 10mg/Nm3. Following successful results, a full-scale installation was ordered to handle up to 65,000 Nm3/hr.

Design Specifications
  • Combined Total Air Flow: 64,000 m³/Hr (maximum)
  • Two Becoflex BF130 Rotary Brush units: 17,000 to 25,000 m³/Hr each
  • Two Becoflex BF114 Rotary Brush units: 7,000 to 15,000 m³/Hr each
  • Common discharge vessel: 3000mm i/dia x 7000mm long
  • Materials: 304L Stainless Steel, Polypropylene brush fibers

Performance and Efficiency
  • Operating temperature: 52 °C
  • Inlet dust load: 15,000 to 20,000mg/Nm3 Ammonium Nitrate prills
  • Inlet Ammonia load: < 50mg/Nm3
  • Scrubbing solution: 25%-50% Ammonium Nitrate solution + Nitric Acid
  • Spray per brush scrubber: Max. 160 litres/min at 1 bar
  • Efficiency guarantees: Max. 10mg/Nm3 Ammonium Nitrate particles, Max. 5mg/Nm3 Ammonia

Conclusion
The Becoflex Rotary Brush Scrubber demonstrates high efficiency in emission control for Ammonium Nitrate Granulator Dryers, meeting stringent environmental standards with minimal maintenance and operational costs.
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Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator-1

BEGG COUSLAND ENVIROTEC LTD. Ammonium Nitrate Granulator Dryer Emission Control The Becoflex system comprises a fan type volute containing a rotating brush, a brush spraying system and this is then connected to a discharge vessel, where the liquid / slurry is collected in the sump and drained or recirculated, while the cleaned air exits through the top section. The key features of the Becoflex technology are : ¾ Highly effective gas scrubbing by means of dynamic contact between gas and liquid resulting from the rotating brush fibres ¾ Solids removal and self-cleaning by the liquid scrubbing action and centrifugal slurry discharge ¾ Air movement by suction generated by the rotating brush, more than needed for the system resistance, making it free of pressure loss. ¾ Minimisation of scrubbing liquid volume due to the intensive contact within the fan volute ; liquids can also be recirculated ¾ Minimisation of the scrubber size and footprint ¾ Mimimum maintenance requirement Becoflex Rotary Brush Scrubber Case Study www.beggcousland.

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Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator-2

BEGG COUSLAND ENVITOTEC LTD. Pilot units tests were done in Europe on the exit air flow of an Ammonium Nitrate Granulator Dryer to achieve emissions of less than 10mg/Nm3. The results were less than 10mg/Nm3 and a first order was placed for a full scale installation handling up to 65,000 Nm3/hr. Design : Combined Total Air Flow : 64,000 m³/Hr (maximum) using : A flow of 17,000 to 25,000 m³/Hr per each of 2 x Becoflex BF130 Rotary Brush units A flow of 7,000 to 15,000 m³/Hr per each of 2 x Becoflex BF114 Rotary Brush units All 4 Becoflex Brush sections discharge into the same collector duct leading...

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Becoflex Case Study AN Granulator-3

BEGG COUSLAND ENVIROTEC LTD. A Becoflex BF 130 ready for shipment. The 2 x Becoflex BF 114 Installed above the A.N. Granulator Dryer The Becoflex Discharge Vessel with single tangential inlet duct Becoflex Rotary Brush Scrubber Case Study www.beggcousland.com

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