Tri-NOx Multi-Chem Wet Scrubber System
Controls NO, NO2, NOx

INTENT

This specification defines the design requirements, the quality and types of workmanship and
materials and the performance standards and guarantees for the equipment materials and services
supplied by Tri-Mer Corporation.

SCOPE

The Manufacturer (Tri-Mer Corporation) furnishes all materials, labor, equipment, services, and
incidentals required to provide an operable multi-stage NOx scrubber system.

It is the intent of these Specifications to provide a complete and workable system that is ready for
operation. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and controls that are necessary to automatically maintain treatment chemicals at levels required to effectively remove contaminant gases and to
minimize the possibility of breakthrough due to fluctuations in gas flow or concentration.

The Contractor will install the equipment in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

System Description

Equipment to be furnished includes, but is not limited to: packed-bed scrubbers, oxidizers,
recycle tanks, recycle pumps, chemical metering pumps, chemical storage tanks, instrumentation,
control panel, motor control center, piping, and ductwork.

All equipment is designed to be specially adapted for the intended service.

All equipment is designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the best industry standards, methods and practices.

Scrubbers, oxidation towers, recycle tanks, and pumps are mounted on a coated steel frame.
The frame includes platforms and ladders which allow access to components of the scrubber system
for inspection and maintenance.

The P&ID number identifies all valves and instruments.

All materials of construction and hardware is resistant to attack by the compounds being absorbed
and the scrubbing solutions.

SYSTEM DESIGN

The scrubber system is engineered to treat a specific cfm range of gas, within a specific temperature
range. Further, the system is engineered to reduce the level of contaminants from a specific inlet concentration to a specific outlet concentration. Equipment is designed for continuous operation in
a specific seismic zone and environment, with a specific mph wind load. Once these 7 parameters
are supplied by the customer, design can begin.

A portion of the scrubbing solution is purged from each recycle tank in order to prevent excessive accumulation of compounds, which could reduce efficiency of the scrubber or cause fouling.

Make-up of evaporation and other water losses is accomplished by continuous or controlled
water additions. Fresh water is added to the last recycle tank to create a purge stream, which flows
through the scrubber system countercurrent to the direction of air flow.

Qualifications

Equipment, materials, and workmanship conform to good engineering practices and to the
latest edition of the codes or standards published by:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• If there is a conflict between the codes or standards and these specifications,
  the standards prevail and an exception to the specifications should be noted.

Submittals

Drawings and other information describing the equipment is submitted for evaluation and approval. Equipment will not be purchased, fabricated, or installed without written approval by the Purchaser.

Three (3) complete sets of drawings and other information shall be submitted to the Purchaser for
review. Tri-Mer Corporation must receive written approval of design before production begins.

General arrangement drawings for each major assembly shall be submitted. The drawings includes
Overall plan and elevation space requirements; clearance required for operation, maintenance,
removal, or repair of components.

A functional description of the control system covering operation, start-up, alarms, and emergency
shutdown shall be submitted.

The information which is furnished for equipment includes name of manufacturer, model number,
quantity, dimensions, materials of construction, total shipping and operating weights, anchoring
requirements, power requirements, performance curves, sequence of operation, and
installation instructions.

Three (3) copies of operation and maintenance instructions for the entire system are furnished.
The information is sufficient to instruct someone who is not familiar with the equipment in the operation
and maintenance of the system and includes:

• System description and principle of operation
• Complete parts list with model and part numbers
• Diagrams, illustrations, and cut sheets
• Performance and nameplate data
• Installation instructions
• Procedures for starting, testing, and operating the system
• Operating parameters and methods for proper adjustment
• Steps required to correct or avoid deviations from operating limits,
  and consequences of such deviations
• Procedure for start-up following a turnaround, or after emergency shutdown
• Shutdown instructions; short, long term, and emergency
• Diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting guide to be used in the event of
  system shutdown or malfunction
• Instructions and drawings to facilitate maintenance, lubrication and
  overhaul of the equipment and ordering of spare or replacement parts
• List of recommended spare parts
• List of electrical relay, control and alarm contact settings
• Electrical wiring diagram
• Safety precautions
• Address and phone for factory and local representatives.

PACKED BED SCRUBBERS

Each scrubber shall be a vertical, cylindrical vessel with domed ends. Air shall enter near the bottom
of the scrubber and shall be discharged near the top. Scrubbing liquid shall be applied to the top of
the pack and shall flow by gravity toward the bottom of the column.

Scrubbers shall be complete, including all internals, packing, packing supports, mist eliminator,
liquid distributors, air inlet and outlet, access doors, couplings or flanges for connection of instruments
or plumbing, lifting lugs, anchoring lugs, and other appurtenances shown on the Drawings, or as
necessary for safe and efficient operation of the system.

Vessels are polypropylene, PVC, FRP, or stainless steel.

Packing is a random-dumped, high-efficiency type, fabricated from polypropylene, with a
nominal diameter commensurate with the tower diameter. Packing is Tri-Pack, manufactured
by Tri-Mer Corporation.

The mist eliminator is integral to the scrubber and consists of several layers of polypropylene
monofilament mesh pad material. The demister is six layers of Kimre Style 37/97 material.

Scrubbing liquid is evenly distributed over the top of the packing by an arrangement of spray nozzles
on one or more headers.

Spray nozzles are a non-clogging, open-orifice type, easily removable for cleaning and attached to
the header with tees.

Access doors are provided at the top and bottom of the packing section to facilitate removal and
replacement of the packing.

An access door is provided for inspection of and access to the mist eliminator.

At least one (1) access door is provided to facilitate observation and maintenance of the spray headers.

All access doors are a flanged opening with diameters as shown on the Drawings. They are
located away from obstructions such as ladders, piping, and ductwork. The Manufacturer will
provide clear flange covers, gaskets, and hardware.

Gaskets for all flanged fittings or access doors are 1/8 inch thick full face type made from
ethylene propylene rubber (EPR).

A minimum of three lifting lugs are required.

Pipe supports for the recycle line are attached to the vessel.

OXIDATION TOWERS

Each oxidation tower is a vertical, cylindrical vessel with domed ends. Air enters near the top of
the tower and is discharged near the bottom.

Oxidation towers are complete, including all internals, mist eliminators, liquid distributors, air inlet
and outlet, access doors, couplings or flanges for connection of instruments or plumbing, lifting lugs, anchoring lugs, and other appurtenances shown on the Drawings, or necessary for safe and
efficient operation of the system.

The vessels are filament wound glass-reinforced plastic construction. The resin is a vinyl ester type.

Oxidizer suspension pads are provided at two locations in each tower to retain chemicals sprayed into
the gas stream to oxidize nitric oxide. The pads consist of several layers of material, constructed from polypropylene or PVDF monofilament. The pads are six layers of Kimre Style 37/97 material.

The mist eliminator is integral to the scrubber and consists of several layers of mesh pad material
constructed from polypropylene monofilament.

Oxidizing chemicals are evenly distributed over the top of the suspension pads by an arrangement
of spray nozzles on one or more headers. The entire liquid distributor is PVC.

Spray nozzles are a non-clogging, open-orifice type.

An access door is provided for inspection of and access to the mist eliminator and each
oxidizer suspension pad.

An access door is provided to facilitate observation and maintenance of the spray headers.

Access doors are flanged openings with dimensions as shown on the Drawings. They are located
away from obstructions such as ladders, piping, and ductwork. Clear flange covers, gaskets,
and hardware are provided.

RECYCLE AND OVERFLOW TANKS

A tank is furnished for each reduction stage so that scrubbing solution may be re-circulated through
each scrubber. The overflow tank receives liquid purged from the scrubbers and oxidation towers.

Each tank is a vertical, cylindrical vessel with flat bottom and domed top.

Tank capacity provides for a minimum of two-and-a-half times the recycle rate.

The tanks are of filament wound glass-reinforced plastic construction. The resin is vinyl ester type.

Tanks are supplied with access doors, couplings or flanges for connection of instruments or plumbing,
lifting lugs, anchoring lugs, and other appurtenances shown on the Drawings, or necessary for safe
and efficient operation of the system.

RECYCLE PUMPS

Horizontal end-suction centrifugal pumps delivers scrubbing solution from the recycle tank to the
spray nozzles in the scrubber, and discharge effluent from the overflow tank.

Optional redundant pumps can be provided. Each pump is sized to handle the entire flow required
for proper scrubber operation.

Pumps, drivers, and auxiliaries are suitable for start-up and continuous operation in an outdoor,
totally unprotected environment, and at any temperature within the design range.

Pumps are top-discharge, self-venting design with fully confined gaskets. Suction and discharge
connections are 150# standard ANSI flanges.

An arrow indicating direction of rotation is permanently attached to the pump housing.

Mechanical seals, as manufactured by Durametallic, John Crane, or Borg Warner, are furnished.

Pumps are FRP or stainless steel ANSII design, or approved equal.

CHEMICAL METERING PUMPS

Chemical metering pumps are positive displacement diaphragm type.
They shall deliver one of these chemical solutions:

• Sodium sulfide
• Sodium hydroxide
• Sodium chlorite
• Sulfuric acid

CHEMICAL STORAGE TANKS

Tanks for the storage of treatment chemicals that are necessary for the proper operation of the
system can be optioned.

Chemical storage tanks have flat-bottom, cylindrical construction with dome or conical top.
They are fabricated from filament wound glass-reinforced plastic. The resin is vinyl ester type.

Each tank is flanged connections for filling, overflow, pump, sight gauge, vent, drain, and level switches.

Electric Motors

Motors conform to the latest revision of NEMA standard publications MG1 and MG13.

Motors are standard foot-mounted type with rigid base design. They are NEMA design B (normal torque).

Motors are for continuous duty and have TEFC (totally enclosed, fan-cooled) enclosures.

Motors are manufactured by Lincoln Electric Company, U.S. Motors, Baldor, or approved equal.

Pipe and Fittings

Recycle lines are Schedule 80 PVC or CPVC, valved so that the pump can be removed for
maintenance without draining tanks and sump.

Basket strainers to prevent objects from entering the pump suction can be optioned. The strainer
has flanged inlet and outlet couplings. The basket has 3/16-inch diameter holes. The top of the
strainer is flanged to allow access to the basket for cleaning.

Control Panel

The purchaser may option an electrical power and control system.

A single control panel for the entire scrubber system is provided in a NEMA 4 enclosure.
Internal components are pre-wired.

A programmable logic controller controls system functions.
The programmable controller is mounted within the control panel enclosure.

PLC is Allen Bradley or equal.

CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

A programmed system start-up sequence is provided. It is initiated from a selector switch mounted
on the door of the control enclosure.

EXHAUST GAS ANALYZER

An optional continuous emissions monitor is furnished to measure concentrations of
nitric oxide (NO) and total NOx, and to calculate nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

The emissions monitoring system is Horiba Instruments Inc. Model ENDA-4120, or approved equal.

START UP AND TRAINING

If optioned, the Contractor provides all labor, equipment, and utilities necessary for start-up.

The equipment supplier furnishes the services of a factory representative, who has complete
knowledge of the system and its components, to inspect the final installation, to supervise initial
operation, and to train operating personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the system.

Training sessions cover: system overview, safety procedures, system operation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting. In addition to the standard supplied components, the purchaser may choose
to option components to add to the package.

COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY END USER

• Tie downs, guy wires, anchor bolts and foundations
• Field assembly
• Field wiring
• Drain piping
• Mating flanges to customer connections, hardware and gaskets
• Connecting duct from process
• Heat trace and insulation

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CASE STUDY #1:  Tri-NOx® Multi-Chem Wet Scrubber. 
Case study of our NOx scrubber in a plastics resin plant.

CASE STUDY #2:  Tri-NOx® Multi-Chem Wet Scrubber. 
Case study of our NOx scrubber in an automotive manufacturing plant.

CASE STUDY #3:  Tri-NOx® Multi-Chem Wet Scrubber. 
Case study of our NOx scrubber in a hydroprocessing plant.

CASE STUDY #4:  Pharmaceutical manufacturer turns NOx regulations into an opportunity –
with a 6-figure annual chemical savings as a bonus.

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CASE STUDY 4 / TRI-NOX SPECIFICATIONS

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