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in second system coolant is chilled in ammonia vapor compression unit. Chilled

coolant from both refrigeration systems is combined into one common header for
its distribution to crystallizers, wash acid cooler, and dehumidifier (of product bulk
flow cooler). The coolant, after passing through crystallizers, wash acid cooler,
and dehumidifier returns back to coolant storage tank 6-40-2007; then again it is
pumped to coolant refrigeration systems, crystallizers, wash acid cooler,
dehumidifier and back to the tank, coolant circulates in a closed circuit.
For continuous supply of CNTH crystal suspension slurry from batch type
crystallization process to continuous filtration process two crystal suspension
tanks 6-40-2055 and 6-40-2056 are installed, one for each crystallizers train.
According to crystallizers operating sequence, at a time one crystallizer (from both
crystallizer trains) is drained into crystal suspension tanks. Both crystal
suspension tanks are connected to four crystal suspension pumps 6-40­
1104/22/84/22A through common suction header. From common discharge
header of these pumps two independent lines supply crystal suspension sIYll~~_ _- -"""""
feed to two independent parallel trains of rr. taryyaCIJlJ m dwm filter, . ORIGI NAL
5.6 CNTH Filtration _ UNCONTROLLED _ WHEt'l It'--l RED

Two parallel trains of rotary vacuum drum filters are installed to separate CNTH
crystals from crystal suspension slurry. Each train consists of two drum filters 6­
40-2305125 and 6-40-2311/26 in series, first drum filter called as primary drum
filter whereas second drum filter as secondary drum filter. Each drum filter main
drive has variable speed control. Drum speed may be varied from local panel as
per requirement. There is provision for single stage filtration with primary drum
filter (6-40-2311). Normally CN crystals are filtered in two stage filtration. In first
stage crystal suspension slurry is separated into filtrate mainly phosphoric acid
(also called as mother liquor) and calcium nitrate cake. Filtrate is collected in 1sl
nd
mother liquor tank 6-40-2019 and then pumped (6-40-1135/36) to 2 mother liquor
tank 6-40-2020 through filtrate coolers 6-40-2122and 6-40-2124NB to cool down
nitric acid. CN cake is repulped with chilled nitric acid (-10°C) in primary drum filter
crystal mixing screw conveyor 6-40-1256/1257 and repulper tanks fitted with
propeller type agitators. From repulper tank CN cake flows to secondary drum
filter 6-40-2325126 under gravity. In secondary drum filter the repulped CNTH
cake is washed by spraying chilled nitric acid (-10°C) to recover entrained
phosphoric acid. Wash nitric acid separated in second stage filtration is recycled
to dissolution reactors and CN cake containing around 0.35% phosphoric acid &
about 7.5% nitric acid as entrainment is collected in CN melt tank 6-40-2022. CN
2
melt tank is equipped with low pressure steam (14rC & 4 kg/cm a) heating coil
and ammonia gas injection distribution ring. In CN melt tank CN cake is heated up
to 75°C to release or evolve four molecules of water attached as water of
crystallization. Part of CN melt is recycled through pumps 6-40-1110/11/90 to
secondary drum filter chutes as flushing Icarrying over fluid for CN cake.
Ammonia gas is injected in CN melt tank to neutralize 50%wt entrained nitric acid
in the CN cake. Agitator is installed in CN melt tank for effective ammonia gas
mixing and heat transfer. CN melt solution with a concentration of 62%wt is
pumped (6-40-1191/1194) to CN conditioning section.

5.7 Neutralization

Chemistry
Neutralization exothermic reaction tends to increase the temperature of
rd
neutralized solution. Solution temperature at the outlet of 3 stage neutralizer is
118°C. Each neutralizer operates at slight sub atmospheric pressure (0.1
kg/cm 2g) induced by gas scrubbing system. Water base antifoam solution is used
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to control foaming inside neutralizers. Gases produced during neutralization

reaction are treated in basic gas scrubbing system . After neutralization mother
liquor flows to intermediate tank 60-40-2030 (NP melt evaporators feed tank) .
Main neutralization reactions are

CaSiFs + 2Ca(N0 3h + 2H 2 0 + 4NH 3 - -•• 3CaF 2 + Si02 + NH 4 N0 3

AI(N0 3h + H3P0 4 + 3NH3 • AIP0 4 + 3NH 4 N0 3 ORIG!NAL

WHEN IN RED
Fe(N0 3h + H3P0 4 + 3NH3 • FeP04 + 3NH 4 N0 3

Ca(N0 3h + H3P0 4 + 3NH3 • Ca(H 2 P0 4 h + 2NH 4 N0 3

Ca(N0 3h + H3P0 4 + 2NH3 • CaHP0 4 + NH 4 N0 3

H3P0 4 + NH3 • NH 4 H2 P0 4 [ UNCONTROLLED

HN0 3 + NH3 • NH 4 N0 3

Process
Mother liquor which mainly contains phosphoric acid, calcium nitrate, nitric acid
and water is neutralized in three stage neutralization process. Three stages
neutralization process is adopted for gradual neutralization of the mother liquor as
compared to rapid neutralization in a single stage neutralization process. Gradual
and slow neutralization reaction is favorable to produce water & citrate soluble
compounds whereas in rapid neutralization reaction large amounts of water &
citrate insoluble compounds are produced . Two parallel trains 6-40-2028/57/59
and 6-40-2029/58/60 of neutralizers are installed. Each train consists of three
neutralizers in series. Each neutralizer is equipped with agitator and six ammonia
gas injection spargers for effective ammonia gas mixing in mother liquor. To
prevent internal material deposit, each sparger is provided with manual scraper
and SLL steam (4kg/cm 2a at 148°C) continuous supply.
nd
Mother liquor separated in CN filtration is stored in 2 mother liquor tank 6-40­
2020 . A measured quantity of 62.5%wt ammonium nitrate solution from lime
filtration (CN-Section) is added into mother liquor tank to achieve specified
composition of NP product (22%wt Nitrogen& 20%wt P2 0 S ). Process condensate
and filtrate from RT filter is added in mother liquor tank for mother liquor water
make(37%wt) . Mother liquor low water content may result in crystallization of AN
in neutralizers and NP melt evaporators . Neutralization heat of reaction causes
fd
evaporation of water from mother liquor therefore at outlet of 3 stage neutralizer
mother liquor water is reduced to 75%wt.On requirement water based antifoam
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solution is added into 1 stage neutralizers to control foaming . Mother liquor is
st
pumped from mother liquor tank to 1 stage neutralizer of each train. Ammonia
gas evaporated in kettle type ammonia vaporizer, 6-40-2171 in exchange of
coolant chilling is used to neutralize mother liquor in neutralizers. Ammonia gas
2
pressure is increased through booster blower 6-40-1018 from 2.5 kg/cm g to 3.5
2 51 nd
kg/cm g. Ammonia gas distribution in neutralizers; in 1 stage 70% , in 2 stage
fd
20% and in 3 stage 10% of total ammonia gas (required to neutralize mother
liquor). Ammonia gas injection in each neutralizer is controlled by ratio control
mechanism . Mother liquor flow is master flow and ammonia gas ratio is controlled
according to pH measurement of neutralized mother liquor at downstream of each
neutralizer. To measure pH of neutralized mother liquor online pH meters are
installed . Neutralizers' pH, in first stage 2.5, in second stage 3.5 and in third stage
5.5, pH of mother liquor is maintained by ammonia gas flow to each neutralizer.
There is provision of cascade control as well; mother liquor being master flow,
controls ratio of ammonia gas flow to all three neutralizers in each train .
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5.8 NP Solution Evaporation

Two thermosyphon natural recirculation evaporators are installed which operate in

parallel to each other. These evaporators concentrate neutralized f\IP solution
(mother liquor) from 75%wt to 99 .5%wt.
Evaporation
NP melt evaporators 6-40-2106/2107 (Heat body) and 6-40-2126/2127
(Separator) are installed to concentrate neutralized mother liquor. NP melt
evaporators operate under sub atmospheric pressure or vacuum (0.3 kg/cm2 abs)
and temperature 175°C. Evaporators operating pressure and temperature control
is very important to achieve natural circulation and required end product
concentration. High operating pressure or poor vacuum results in high moisture
content of product and on the other hand too low pressure or high vacuum causes
to overload the evaporators. Vacuum pumps 6-40-1112/88/92 are used to cre~
the required vacuum for evaporators. Exhaust gases from vacuum pumps cyeJ NCONTROLLEC
directed to atmosphere. Evaporator's pressure is controlled by self-controlli n~-------­
g
pressure control valve open to atmosphere installed at evaporators' outlet gases
common header to vacuum pumps. Oesuperheated steam (16 kg/cm2& 201 °C) is
supplied to NP melt evaporators for evaporation. Evaporator temperature is
controlled by regulating steam supply flow and pressure. Low pH increases
solution viscosity and also lowers its crystallization point. High pH decreases
solution viscosity, but at the same time increases the crystallization point.
Evaporator feed solution pH is controlled around 4.5 to 5.0 and at the outlet of NP
melt evaporators' pH declines to, 3.5 to 4.0. At low pH (lower than 3.0) the melt
becomes highly viscous.AN solution (62.5%wt) is added to decrease melt
viscosity. Ammonia gas and antifoam solution injection provision is incorporated
for troubleshooting purposes. Medium pressure steam coils are installed inside
NP melt tank to maintain temperature of NP melt. Steam supply to steam coils is
regulated by a control valve according to the prevailing melt temperature inside
NP melt tank. Agitator is also installed in the tank. Concentrated NP melt, from
evaporators flows to NP melt tank 6-40-2034 through seal pot 6-40-2033 under
gravity.NP melt is pumped (6-40-1113/1193) from NP melt tank to another melt
tank through steam jacketed line at the top of prilling tower for its prilling .
Evaporator Fouling
The performance of evaporator is highly dependent on degree of internal fouling
of heat exchangers (6-40-2106/2126) tubes. The capacity of evaporator decline
as this degree of fouling increases and finally falls below the design capacity. At
this stage evaporator is cleaned to remove the deposition the inner walls of the
)
heat exchangers. The fouling of evaporator is highly dependent on operating
conditions and increases rapidly when evaporator is operated on low load or is
taken out on hold for long intervals. Particularly during first startup period, risk of
rapid fouling prevails.
Evaporator Cleaning
Evaporator is cleaned with 30%wt (approx.) nitric acid solution for one hour at
101°C. To ensure effective liquid circulation through the whole evaporator, it is
filled up with cleaning solution up to its overflow level.

5.9 NP Melt Prilling

Prilling tower effective height is around 45 meters. Melt storage tank, 6-40-2040,
prilling machine 6-40-1407, prilling buckets 6-40-5201/5281, wash tank 6-40­
2046, and six induced draft fans 6-40-1003/13/23/33/43/53 are installed at its top
and product prills scraper 6-40-1209 at its bottom (floor). Tower diameter is 19
meters. Prilling tower maximum operating capacity is 1500 metric ton per day.
Concentrated (99.5%) NP melt is pumped from evaporation section melt tank 6­
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Scrubbing liquid pumped by acid scrubber re-circulation pumps 6-40-1128/1129 is
divided into two streams; in one stream it is recycled back to the scrubber after
cooling through heat exchanger 6-40-2123 whereas in second stream liquid flows
to ETP feed tank 6-40-2094 under level control of the scrubber. Re-circulation
liquid is sprayed from scrubber top in counter current flow to gases rising upward
inside the scrubber. In this process vent gas NOx entrainment is reduced from
3000 ppm to 300 ppm, prior their final discharge to atmosphere through 6-40­
1017.
Basic Gas Scrubbing
One scrubber with recirculation pumps, heat exchanger and exhaust blower is
installed for scrubbing and treatment of process gases basic in nature. Two trains
of scrubber and condenser with recirculation pumps, heat exchanger and vacuum
pumps are installed for NP melt evaporator gases scrubbing and treatment.
(i) Basic Scrubber
Gases basic in nature containing ammonia from coolant tank , ammonia
vaporizers , auxiliary ammonia vaporizer, NP melt seal pot, NP melt tank , pre­
neutralizers, ammonium carbonate reactor, 1sl CAN tank reactor, 2nd stage
rd
neutralizers, and 3 stage neutralizers are drawn by basic scrubber exhauster 6­
40-1016 into basic scrubber 6-40-2212. Demineralized water is filled in scrubber
to establish re-recirculation for gas scrubbing . Nitric acid (57%wt) is added in
scrubber to neutralize free and dissolved ammonia.
Following reaction take place ORIGINAL
NH3 + HN0 3 ~ NH 4 N0 3 UNCONTROLLED WHtN IN REf)

Antifoam solution is also added in scrubber to control foaming produced during

neutralization reaction. Scrubbing liquid pumped by basic scrubber re-circulation
pumps 6-40-1126/1127 is divided into two streams; in one stream it is recycled
back to the scrubber after cooling through heat exchanger 6-40-2118 whereas in
second stream liquid flows to ETP feed tank 6-40-2094 under level control of the
scrubber. Re-circulation liquid is sprayed from scrubber top in counter current flow
to gases rising upward inside the scrubber. In this process, vent gas ammonia
entrainment is reduced to less than 50 ppm, prior to its final discharge into
atmosphere through 6-40-1016.
(ii) NP Melt Evaporator Gas Scrubbing
In NP melt evaporators huge quantity of water is evaporated to concentrate
neutralized mother liquor solution from 75%wt to NP melt 99 .5%wt. For entrained
ammonia gas scrubbing and water vapors condensation two parallel trains (one
for each evaporator) of scrubber and condenser are installed . In each train,
scrubber and condenser are installed in series.
Evaporator Vent Scrubber
Scrubber 6-40-2214A1B consists of tilted solid trays to achieve maximum contact
between vent gases moving upward in counter current downward flow of re­
circulation liquid . NP melt evaporator vent gases are introduced into scrubber
through large header fitted with liquid spray nozzles. Water vapors are partially
condensed inside vent gas carrying header by spraying recirculation liquid from
recirculation tank 6-40-2069. There is provision to route condenser circuit liquid to
these spray nozzles of scrubbers. Vent gases after partial scrubbing in header
enter into scrubber. Recirculation liquid is pumped through pumps 6-40­
1132/33/98 from recirculation tank, 6-40-2069 and enters from top of the
scrubber. Recirculation liquid flows countercurrent to the riSing up vent gases.
Recirculation liquid is collected in solid tilted trays and after filling the trays it
overflows back to recirculation tank. Filled tilted solid trays absorb maximum free
ammonia in the recirculation liquid . Remaining water vapors and traces of
ammonia gas are led to condenser 6-40-2115A1B. Recirculation tank 6-40-2069
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consists of cooling water coils for cooling of recirculation liquid. Clarified and
demineralized water is added in recirculation tank for its level make up. Nitric acid
is added in recirculation tank to neutralize free ammonia in scrubber. Following
reaction involves in this process r
ORIGINAL
NH3 + HN0 3 ~ NH 4 N0 3 WHEN IN REO

Part of recirculation liquid from recirculation tank, 6-40-2069 is added into

intermediate tank 6-40-2030 under level control of the recirculation tank, 6-40­
2069 .
Evaporator Condenser
Condenser 6-40-2215NB contains spray nozzles header for effective scrubbing of
vent gases moving upwards in counter current downwards flow of re-circulation
liquid. From scrubber, evaporator vent gases flow to condenser under the
2
influence of low pressure (0.3 kg/cm a) induced by vacuum pumps. Non
condensable gases (air, hydrogen fluoride etc.) are discharged to atmosphere
through vent stack of vacuum pumps 6-40-1112/1188/1192. Recirculation liquid
from recirculation tank, 6-40-2070 is pumped by recirculation pumps 6-40­
1137/38/99 through heat exchanger 6-40-2117NB for cooling from 60°C to 45°C.
After cooling it flows to condenser spray nozzles for gases scrubbing . Part of
recirculation liquid from recirculation tank 6-40-2070 is diverted to ETP feed tank
6-40-2094 as blow down under level control of the recirculation tank, 6-40-2070.
There is option to bleed tank into scrubber recirculation tank 6-40-2069.
Demineralized water is fed into recirculation tank for its level make up.

5.19
Liq uid Effluent Handling r.-:-U-N-C-O-N-T-R-O-L-L-E-O----.

Liquid effluent from whole plant is collected separately on the basis of its quality.
Dirty and chemicals' carrying liquid effluent (normally intermittent flow) is collected
in liquid effluent pit. From effluent pit it is pumped to evaporation ponds. Clean
and less polluted liquid effluent (meeting NEQ standards) is collected in ETP feed
tank. From ETP feed tank it is pumped to equalization basin. Liquid effluent from
equalization basin is pumped to SCARP area.
Dirty Liquid Effluent
Liquid effluent from bulk cooler 6-40-2501 flushing, equipment cleaning, auxiliary
ammonia evaporator 6-40-2113, plant floors water cleaning, tanks/pumps/blowers
drain, heat exchangers drain, process & condensate lines drain etc. is collected in
effluent pit 6-40-2032 or 6-40-2032A (new effluent pit). Process condensate from
seal pot 6-17-2011 is pumped by wash condensate pumps 6-17-1117/1197 to
effluent pit for its dilution as per requirement. Submersible pumps 6-40­
1130/1134/1130A are installed on new effluent pit to transfer liquid effluent to
evaporation ponds.
Clean Liquid Effluent
Clean liquid effluent (meeting NEQ standards) from NP melt evaporator's
condenser tank 6-40-2070NB, reactor vent scrubber 6-40-2211, acid scrubber 6­
40-2213, basic scrubber 6-40-2212, seal water tank 6-40-2092 and vapor
condensate tank 6-17-2010 is collected in ETP (effluent treatment plant) feed
tank 6-40-2094.
From ETP tank liquid effluent is pumped through pumps 6-40-1105/1125to
equalization basin after cooling through heat exchanger 6-40-2176 under level
control of the ETP feed tank. Currently clean liquid effluent due to poor quality (off
spec) is being pumped to evaporation ponds.
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2011 and vapor condensate tank 6-17-2010 is pumped to mother liquor tank,
scrubbers for demister cleaning, RT filter, nitric acid solution tank, ETP feed tank,
CN buffer tank, AC reactor, pressure filter, FFE separators demister pads and
liquid effluent pit.
Descaling
AN solution contains around 200 ppm lime which come with AN solution from lime
pressure filter as slippage. Lime causes scale deposit inside AN evaporator. Lean
nitric acid (20-25%wt) is re-circulated through the whole evaporator to remove
scaling . A recirculation tank 6-17-2027 (nitric acid solution tank) and re-circulation
pump 6-17-1121 is installed for evaporator cleaning. For scale cleaning,
evaporator is taken offline; drained and flushed with water. Nitric acid 57%wt from
battery limit header and vapor condensate / demineralized water is added in nitric
acid solution tank 6-17-2027 to prepare 25% lean nitric acid solution. Lean nitric
nd
acid solution is pumped through pump 6-17-1121to 2 effect evaporator. From 2nd
effect separator 6-17-2208 lean nitric acid is pumped through pumps 6-17­
1109/1189 to 1sl effect evaporator. From 1sl effect evaporator's separator 6-17­
nd
2207 lean nitric acid is pumped through pumps 6-17-1110/1190 back to 2 effect
in close circulation. After cleaning wash liquid is either collected in nitric acid
solution tank 6-17-2027 or disposed of into drain channel. i
ORIGINAL
5.18 Gaseous Effluent Handling UNCONTROLLED WHEN IN prf/ :

Process vent gases are scrubbed in liquid to minimize their hazardous impact on
environment before their emission into atmosphere. Scrubbers equipped with
liquid spray nozzles, recirculation pump are installed for gases scrubbing. Acidic
and basic gases are scrubbed and treated separately.
Acidic Gas Scrubbing
Two scrubbers with recirculation pumps and exhaust blower are installed for the
scrubbing and treatment of acidic gases.
(i) Reactor Vent Scrubber
Gases acidic in nature containing NOx from dissolution reactors, buffer tank,
decanter feed tank and decanter centrifuges are drawn by reactor vent scrubber
exhauster 6-40-1002 into reactor vent scrubber 6-40-2211 . Demineralized water is
added in scrubber to establish re-recirculation for effective scrubbing . Urea
solution (40%) is added into reactors and scrubber to for treatment of NOx. Urea
converts NOx into nitrogen and carbon dioxide according to following reaction

2HN0 2 + NH r CO-NH 2 • 2N2 + CO 2 + 3H 20

Urea solution is pumped from urea solution tank 6-40-2054 through pumps 6-40­
1163/1164 and is sprayed in reactor vent scrubber gases inlet duct for its effective
mixing and reduction of NOx into nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Scrubbing liquid pumped by reactor vent scrubber re-circulation pumps 6-40­
1121/1162 is partly recycled and rest is transferred to dissolving reactors, mother
liquor tank, ETP feed tank under level control of the scrubber. Re-circulation liquid
is sprayed from scrubber top in counter current flow to gases rising upward inside
the scrubber. In this process vent gas NOx entrainment is reduced from 3000 ppm
to 300 ppm, prior their final discharge to atmosphere through 6-40-1002.
(ii) Acid Scrubber
Gases acidic in nature (NOx and acidic fumes) from CN melt tank, crystallizers,
crystal suspension tanks, 1st mother liquor tank, 2nd mother liquor tank, and 1st
stage neutralizers are drawn by acid scrubber exhauster 6-40-1017 into acid
scrubber 6-40-2213. Demineralized water is added in scrubber to establish re­
recirculation for effective scrubbing . Urea solution (40%) is added in scrubber to
convert NOx into nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
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Scrubbing liquid pumped by acid scrubber re-circulation pumps 6-40-1128/1129 is
divided into two streams; in one stream it is recycled back to the scrubber after
cooling through heat exchanger 6-40-2123 whereas in second stream liquid flows
to ETP feed tank 6-40-2094 under level control of the scrubber. Re-circulation
liquid is sprayed from scrubber top in counter current flow to gases rising upward
inside the scrubber. In this process vent gas NOx entrainment is reduced from
3000 ppm to 300 ppm, prior their final discharge to atmosphere through 6-40­
1017.
Basic Gas Scrubbing
One scrubber with recirculation pumps, heat exchanger and exhaust blower is
installed for scrubbing and treatment of process gases basic in nature. Two trains
of scrubber and condenser with recirculation pumps, heat exchanger and vacuum
pumps are installed for NP melt evaporator gases scrubbing and treatment.
(i) Basic Scrubber
Gases basic in nature containing ammonia from coolant tank , ammonia
vaporizers , auxiliary ammonia vaporizer, NP melt seal pot, NP melt tank , pre­
neutralizers, ammonium carbonate reactor, 1sl CAN tank reactor, 2nd stage
rd
neutralizers, and 3 stage neutralizers are drawn by basic scrubber exhauster 6­
40-1016 into basic scrubber 6-40-2212. Demineralized water is filled in scrubber
to establish re-recirculation for gas scrubbing . Nitric acid (57%wt) is added in
scrubber to neutralize free and dissolved ammonia.
Following reaction take place ORIGINAL
NH3 + HN0 3 ~ NH 4 N0 3 UNCONTROLLED WHtN IN REf)

Antifoam solution is also added in scrubber to control foaming produced during

neutralization reaction. Scrubbing liquid pumped by basic scrubber re-circulation
pumps 6-40-1126/1127 is divided into two streams; in one stream it is recycled
back to the scrubber after cooling through heat exchanger 6-40-2118 whereas in
second stream liquid flows to ETP feed tank 6-40-2094 under level control of the
scrubber. Re-circulation liquid is sprayed from scrubber top in counter current flow
to gases rising upward inside the scrubber. In this process, vent gas ammonia
entrainment is reduced to less than 50 ppm, prior to its final discharge into
atmosphere through 6-40-1016.
(ii) NP Melt Evaporator Gas Scrubbing
In NP melt evaporators huge quantity of water is evaporated to concentrate
neutralized mother liquor solution from 75%wt to NP melt 99 .5%wt. For entrained
ammonia gas scrubbing and water vapors condensation two parallel trains (one
for each evaporator) of scrubber and condenser are installed . In each train,
scrubber and condenser are installed in series.
Evaporator Vent Scrubber
Scrubber 6-40-2214A1B consists of tilted solid trays to achieve maximum contact
between vent gases moving upward in counter current downward flow of re­
circulation liquid . NP melt evaporator vent gases are introduced into scrubber
through large header fitted with liquid spray nozzles. Water vapors are partially
condensed inside vent gas carrying header by spraying recirculation liquid from
recirculation tank 6-40-2069. There is provision to route condenser circuit liquid to
these spray nozzles of scrubbers. Vent gases after partial scrubbing in header
enter into scrubber. Recirculation liquid is pumped through pumps 6-40­
1132/33/98 from recirculation tank, 6-40-2069 and enters from top of the
scrubber. Recirculation liquid flows countercurrent to the riSing up vent gases.
Recirculation liquid is collected in solid tilted trays and after filling the trays it
overflows back to recirculation tank. Filled tilted solid trays absorb maximum free
ammonia in the recirculation liquid . Remaining water vapors and traces of
ammonia gas are led to condenser 6-40-2115A1B. Recirculation tank 6-40-2069