| SOX scrubber is a term used to describe a technology or process that is designed to remove sulfur oxides (SOx) from industrial emissions, particularly those produced by burning fossil fuels such as coal or oil. SOx scrubbers are also known as flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems.
Sulfur oxides are a major contributor to air pollution and can have harmful effects on human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. SOx scrubbers work by removing these harmful pollutants from the emissions before they are released into the atmosphere.
There are several different kinds of SOx scrubbers, including wet, dry, and hybrid scrubbers. Although dry scrubbers utilise a solid sorbent material to catch the pollutants, wet scrubbers employ a liquid, usually water, to capture and remove the sulphur oxides from the emissions. To maximise the removal of SOx, hybrid scrubbers use both wet and dry scrubbing techniques.
In industrial environments, such as power plants, refineries, and other production facilities, SOx scrubbers are frequently utilised. They are regarded as a crucial technological advancement for lowering air pollution and raising air quality.
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