Evaluation of Potential Use of Multi-Level Sprayer and Electronic Controlling in Simple Wet Scrubber for CO2 Removal and Water Usage Efficiency Enhancement

Abstract

There are several strategies that can be used to reduce pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) from smoke during combustion, and one of them is using a wet scrubber sprayer. A multi-level sprayer had been studied, but it was investigated without considering electronic control. Therefore, the work evaluates whether applying a multi-level sprayer with electronic control can reduce the value of CO2. The study’s objective is to assess the potential utilisation of multi-level sprayers and electronic control in determining the efficiency of a basic wet scrubber for removing CO2 generated from burning garbage, particularly dry waste like paper, with the additional goal of minimising water usage. The system will be built in a small and simple wet scrubber with dimensions of 60 cm in height and about 40 cm in length and width. CO2 value and water usage in the wet scrubber will be measured. The results from implementing the one-level, two-level, and three-level sprayer with electronic control were compared and benchmarked with the value without a sprayer and electronic control. The work showed that the design leads to an improved water usage efficiency of the wet scrubber and reduced CO2 value.