DIABON

Quenchers

Applications
Quenchers are widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical and
environmental industries to rapidly cool down incineration, process
or flue gases. They provide an efficient way to meet emission
requirements for plants and to recycle condensation products.

Process Technology

For the treatment of gases in an aggressive chemical environment

our DIABON pipe quenchers are a prime choice with respect
to operational lifetime and efficiency. Further processing of the
saturated gas can be carried out using scrubber or absorption
columns.

Technological highlights
Our DIABON graphite pipe quenchers are a
perfect choice for treatment of aggressive gas
components such as hydrogen chloride and
elemental chlorine gases. They offer multiple
advantages:
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 ompact design
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Reliable cooling of gases close to the
saturation point
Superior corrosion resistance against
aggressive condensates
Suitable for gas temperatures up to 1600 C
Rapid cooling of flue gases may inhibit
recombination (e.g. furanes and dioxins)
Low pressure at feed nozzle of circulating liquid
Good failsafe running properties due to liquid
reservoir between pipes
Operation hardly impaired by dust as
crowns are constantly flushed
No wear parts inside quencher

Broad Base. Best Solutions.

DIABON quencher unit

Customer value
Our customers enjoy an excellent production
efficiency
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Well proven, reliable design
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Low operating costs low pressure
requirements for circulation of liquid
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Low maintenance costs quench design based
only on static parts

Atomization of absorption liquid

Function and design

The operating principle of our DIABON quenchers is the co-current
flow of hot gases and cooling circulating liquid through the inlet
crowns of the quencher pipes. Within the design range the circulating
liquid inside the inlet crowns is distributed in droplets.
High turbulence and a large heat exchange surface between droplets
and gas provides the basis for an efficient heat and mass transfer.

Hot gas

Cooling
water

Absorption
liquid

In the quencher the pipes are cemented to the bottom, surrounded

by a cylinder. The incoming liquid flows upwards in between the
pipes before entering the pipes through the inlet crowns, which
efficiently distribute the liquid using a special design. This design
creates a spray effect that atomizes the liquid thereby causing
the excellent quench properties. Optional features: A special
cooling design at the quench gas inlet allows processing of gases
of highest temperatures. In addition a packed section below the
quench unit ensures an optimized mass and heat transfer.

Process Technology
Cool saturated gas
Working principle of quencher

Quencher product lines

DIABON pipe quenchers are suitable for virtually all gas inlet temperatures.
Depending on the design small to extremely large gas volume streams can be
processed. Tailor-made designs are available on request. For further information,
also on Venturi quenchers, please contact us directly.

Dimensions of DIABON pipe quenchers

Type
Temperature
Diameter Gas volume stream

max.
min.
max.
min.
max.
3

[C]
[mm]
[mm]
[Nm /h]
[Nm3/h]

LT-PQ

200

250

2,700

1.200

130.000

MT-PQ

350

250

2,700

1.200

130.000

HT-PQ

1,600

250

2,100

800

53.000

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The data contained herein represent the current state of our product knowledge and are intended to provide general information on our products
and their application spectra. In view of the variety and large number of application possibilities, these data should be regarded merely as general
information that gives no guarantee of any specific properties and/or suitability of those products for any particular application. Consequently,
when ordering a product, please contact us for specific information on the properties required for the application concerned. On request,
our technical service will supply a profile of characteristics for your specific application requirements without delay.

Process Technology | SGL Carbon Technic S.A.S.

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