Catalytic ceramic filter for flue gas emission control

Effectively manage hazardous emissions with this advanced filtration solution, designed to provide superior removal of NOx, particulates, and acidic gases from industrial flue gases, ensuring environmentally-safe exhaust and compliance with stringent air quality standards.

Removes Particulates and Reduces Harmful Emissions

The BisCat ceramic candle catalyst filter by GEA ingeniously consolidates dedusting, acid gas removal, and NOx reduction in a single unit, revolutionizing emission control in industries such as power generation, chemical manufacturing, and waste incineration. This multifunctional filter employs an embedded catalyst matrix for the simultaneous extraction of particulates, acidic gases, and VOCs from flue gases, achieving exceptionally low dust emissions of less than 2 mg/Nm³ without compromising thermal stability. Operational at high temperatures, the system eliminates the need for cooling, optimizing energy usage. The BisCat filter supports large-scale, continuous operations with its compartmentalized housing, which allows for uninterrupted maintenance and dynamic lime-based reagent injection for acidic neutralization of HF, HCl, and SOx. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, featuring low differential pressure designs and a Dust Monitoring System for enhanced operational safety and longevity. Built from chemically inert, corrosion-resistant materials, it offers sustainable emission management, significantly reducing hazardous pollutants from industrial exhaust.

Benefits

  • Enables significant reduction of hazardous emissions without additional reactors, streamlining compliance efforts.
  • Minimizes energy loss by maintaining thermal stability during high-temperature operations, enhancing system efficiency.
  • Ensures uninterrupted production with online cleaning and compartmentalized maintenance.
  • Lowers operational costs and downtime with a built-in Dust Monitoring System ensuring near-zero emissions.
  • Offers versatile emission control with the ability to neutralize diverse pollutants such as NOx, VOCs, and acidic gases.

General


Applications
Environmental protection,Hazardous emissions,Waste management,Emission control systems,Gas cleaning,Pollution control,Industrial flue gases,Air filtration
End products
Clean industrial off-gases,Reduced particulate emissions,Sulfur oxides reduction,Mercury-free flue gases,Dioxin-free exhaust,Environmentally-safe flue gases,Thermally stable emissions,Voc-reduced air,Nox emission reductions,Hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid neutralization
Steps before
Flue gas generation,Ammonia injection,Lime-based reagent injection
Steps after
Monitoring emissions,Maintenance of filter elements,Data analysis for dust emissions
Input ingredients
particulate matter,acid gases,NOx,dioxins,mercury,VOC,ammonia,flue gases,THC,HF,HCl,SOx
Output ingredients
clean gas,reduced particulates,reduced acid gases,reduced NOx,reduced unburned hydrocarbons,dust emissions less than 2 mg/Nm3
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Dust Emissions
< 2 mg/Nm3
Thermal Stability
High operating temperatures
Cleaning Method
Compressed air jet pulses
Filtration System
Ceramic candle filter
NOx Removal
Using upfront ammonia injection
Volumetric Flow Rates Handling
Large
Inorganic Gaseous Emissions Control
Lime-based reagents
Pressure
Low differential pressure
Service Lifetime
Long
Candle Size
Short installation sequence
Acid Gas Removal
HF,HCl,SOx
Material
Chemically inert and corrosion resistant
Operation
Single or multi-compartment housing

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
Online cleaning with compressed air jet pulses
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
No cooling required,minimizes energy waste
Integrated steps
Dedusting,Acidic gas removal,NOx reduction
Resistance to high temperatures
Thermally stable at high operating temperatures
Maintenance strategy
Modular design for maintenance without process interruption

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosion resistance
Chemically inert
Cleanability
Easy maintenance with air jet pulses
Thermal stability
Handles high operating temperatures

Physical Characteristics


Filter Element Material
Ceramic
Filter Shape
Candle
Filter Structure
Rigid
Footprint
Compact
Installation Type
Single or Multi-compartment Housing
Cleaning Method
Compressed air jet pulses
Thermal Stability
High temperatures
Corrosion Resistance
Chemically inert

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / Automatic
Modular design
Single or multi-compartment housing
Lifting devices
Penthouse equipped for handling
Gas injection options
Ammonia for NOx reduction
Reagent injection
Lime-based for emission control
Candle assembly
Easy and fast installation
Integration possibilities
Incorporates SCR process
Cleaning method
Compressed air jet pulses
Baffle plates
Protect candles from direct gas flow
Dampers design
For low differential pressure
Dust monitoring
Broken Bag Detector