Scrubbers
GEA Compact pilot scrubber 5-500
A process analysis and optimization scrubber — PANOS allows flexible gas purification insights
This compact pilot scrubber handles gas flows starting from 5 up to 500 m3/h and enables precise process analysis and optimization solutions, so that we often refer to this outstanding product simply as “PANOS.” It is available as a rental solution—ideal for collecting targeted data or evaluating processes - without investment risk and with maximum flexibility.
GEA Compact pilot scrubber 5-500
Process Analysis
The PANOS compact pilot scrubber allows for the detailed examination of gas flows and cleaning processes. Advanced sensors and analysis tools capture chemical and physical parameters in real-time. Continuous data recording enables a well-founded assessment of process stability and efficiency.
Plant Optimization The collected data serves as the basis for the precise design of an optimal gas scrubber using our GEA design tools. This allows efficiency potentials to be identified, operating costs to be reduced, and the performance of existing plants to be specifically improved.
Scale-Up and Process Development
The GEA compact pilot scrubber is ideally suited for testing new processes on a laboratory scale. The results enable a reliable transfer to industrial applications – with higher planning security and economic design.
Typical Applications:
- Chemical and industrial gas cleaning
- Process data collection and optimization
- Research, development, and validation
- Environmental and emissions monitoring
PANOS is the ideal solution for companies, service providers, and research institutions looking for a flexible, reliable, and technically sophisticated platform for investigating and optimizing gas cleaning processes. With its powerful equipment, the PANOS sets new standards in experimental process engineering – without long-term commitment and ready for immediate use.
Technical Highlights
- CE certified according to the Machinery Directive
- Approved for ATEX Zone 2 Cat. 3G IIA/B T4
- Flow, temperature, and pressure measurement
- Analytical pH and conductivity measurement
- Flexible washing stages for volume flows from 5 to 500 m³/h
- Pump with variable volume flow adjustment (2 – 20 m³/h)
- Control and operating panel with data recording and trend display
- Heat exchanger for process cooling or preheating
- Designed for a variety of acidic or basic compounds
- Pre-assembled on a skid for easy transport and installation
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