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Performance: up to 2,000 cfm (3,400 m³/h) in one self-contained unit. All characteristics

Column, tank, pump, fan and controls on a 48 × 40 in base.

Moves by forklift or pallet jack; no foundation or field assembly.

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TORNADO RP Mobile Wet Scrubber

Self-Contained Packed Bed Scrubber on a Pallet-Size Base

A self-contained packed bed scrubber for pilot testing, temporary emission control and compact permanent duties.

Mobile Wet Scrubber Description

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TORNADO RP Mobile is a self-contained version of the TORNADO RP random-packing wet scrubber. The packed column, recirculation tank, pump, irrigation piping, exhaust fan and control panel are assembled on one pallet-size base, so the unit can be brought to an emission source, connected and started without a foundation or field assembly.

The cleaning process is the same as in the stationary TORNADO RP. Contaminated gas passes through an irrigated bed of random packing, soluble and reactive gases transfer into the scrubbing solution, and a droplet eliminator removes entrained liquid before the gas leaves the column.
Typical uses are pilot testing before a full-size scrubber is designed, temporary emission control during maintenance or short campaigns, and compact permanent duties where floor space and installation time are limited.

Self-contained unit

Column, tank, pump, fan and controls arrive as one assembly. On site, only the duct, power and water connections are needed.

No foundation required

The base stands on a level floor or slab rated for the operating weight. Anchoring is added only where site conditions call for it.

Moves between sources

The pallet-size base is handled by forklift or pallet jack once the tank is drained, so one unit can serve several locations.

Benefits of the Mobile Design

Built for Changing Locations

Run the unit on real exhaust to record pressure drop, irrigation rate, solution consumption and outlet results before a full-size TORNADO RP is sized.

Viewports in the column, a flow meter on the irrigation line and a level tube on the tank show wetting, flow and liquid level at a glance.

Thermoplastic column, tank and piping are suited to acid, alkaline and other corrosive gas streams.

Pilot data for scale-up

Process you can see

Corrosion-resistant build

Transport and Set-Up

1. Drain and secure

Drain the tank and secure the panel, piping and loose parts before the unit is moved.

2. Move

Lift the unit by forklift or pallet jack; for road transport, strap it down on a truck bed or trailer.

3. Place

Set it on a level surface rated for the operating weight, close to the emission source.

4. Connect the gas line

Connect the inlet duct (flexible duct for temporary installations) and route the outlet to a safe discharge point.

5. Connect utilities

Connect power to the control panel, make-up water and a drain or spent-solution collection point.

6. Start up

Fill the tank, start the pump, set the irrigation flow on the flow meter, then start the fan.

Use Options

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Pilot test unit

A trial on your real exhaust to confirm the scrubbing chemistry, irrigation rate and outlet results before a full-size scrubber is designed.

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Temporary or backup service

Gas cleaning during maintenance of the main system, start-ups, short production campaigns or work at changing locations.

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Compact permanent unit

A small, self-contained scrubber for a single tank, line or laboratory exhaust where space and installation time are limited.

Spheres of Use

The mobile scrubber is used where gas cleaning is needed quickly, temporarily or at changing points of a plant.

Pilot testing and process trials

Confirm chemistry, irrigation and outlet results on real exhaust before investing in a permanent system.
Maintenance and temporary control

Keep emissions under control while the main scrubber is serviced, or during start-ups and short campaigns.
Tank venting and chemical transfer

Acid and caustic fumes from tank cleaning, filling and transfer operations at different points of a plant.
Laboratories and small process lines

Etching, plating and pickling stations, small reactors and pilot plants with low airflow.

Industries: metal processing and finishing, chemical production, food processing and cold storage (ammonia), pharmaceuticals, laboratories. The unit is not intended for flammable or explosive atmospheres unless specifically engineered for them; dust-laden gas requires pre-filtration.

QUICK SELECTION BY SECTOR

Substances Captured by the Mobile Scrubber

The scrubbing solution (water, caustic, acid or another reagent) is selected for the contaminant. Removal efficiency for each gas is confirmed during selection or a pilot test.

The Working Principle of the Mobile Scrubber

Mobile packed bed scrubber process sequence from gas inlet through irrigated packing and droplet eliminator to outlet

1. Gas enters the column. The integrated fan moves contaminated gas from the source into the lower part of the packed column.

2. The packing is irrigated. The pump delivers scrubbing solution from the base tank to the distribution system above the packing. The irrigation rate is set with the valves and checked on the flow meter.

3. Contaminants transfer into the solution. As the gas passes through the wetted random packing, soluble and reactive gases are absorbed or neutralized.

4. Droplets are separated. A droplet eliminator at the top of the column removes entrained liquid before the gas leaves through the outlet.

5. The solution recirculates. Liquid drains back to the tank. Spent solution is drained or neutralized, and make-up water or reagent is added manually or automatically.

TORNADO RP Mobile components marked with numbers

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1 Packed column
2 Viewport
3 Irrigation manifold
4 Flow meter
5 Chemical pump
6 Control panel
7 Recirculation tank
8 Level tube and drains

Specifications

Values marked during review are engineering estimates and are confirmed in the quotation and project documentation.

TORNADO RP Mobile and TORNADO RP

Pilot results from the mobile unit can be used to size a stationary TORNADO RP for the same process.

Package

Basic package

The basic package is fully assembled on the base and includes the fan and the control panel.

Packed column with random packing and droplet eliminator

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Recirculation tank forming the base

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Chemical pump with irrigation manifold and flow meter

Set

Exhaust fan with motor

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Control panel with main disconnect and emergency stop

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Level tube and drain valves

Set

Pallet-size base for forklift handling

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Instructions and documents

Set

Additional package elements

Options are selected with the client according to the gas, the site and how the unit will be used.

MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

pH controller with reagent dosing pump
Automatic make-up water and level control with low-level pump protection
Automatic draining of spent solution
Sampling ports and differential-pressure gauge for pilot tests

DESIGN AND FILTER

Flexible duct kit with quick-connect fittings
Freeze protection (tank heater, insulation) for outdoor use
Additional droplet eliminator and outlet stack extension
Spare packing and spare parts kit

Modifications and Sizes

TORNADO RP Mobile is built as one self-contained size for up to 2,000 cfm. For higher airflows, a stationary TORNADO RP is selected, or several mobile units are used at different points.

Column and tank are made of polypropylene as standard; PE, PVDF and other materials are available on request. Packing type, bed height and controls are confirmed for the application.

Scrubber Design

The packed column with inspection viewports stands on a recirculation tank that forms the base of the unit. A vertical chemical pump on the tank cover feeds the irrigation manifold and the liquid distribution above the packing; a droplet eliminator is installed at the top of the column. The exhaust fan and the control panel are mounted on the same base.

Controlling the Mobile Scrubber

The control panel is mounted on the unit. Three levels of control are available:

Standard — local start and stop of the fan and pump, emergency stop and main disconnect; the solution is prepared and changed by the operator.
Semi-automatic — timers for solution top-up and change; level control protects the pump.
Automatic — pH control with reagent dosing, automatic make-up water and draining.

During operation, check the liquid level, irrigation flow and, for neutralization duties, the solution pH. Inspect the packing through the viewports for fouling or uneven wetting and clean the droplet eliminator as needed.

Before each move, drain and flush the tank; after transport, check fittings, valves and the panel before the unit is started.