TM 5-815-1/AFR 19-6
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Advantages and disadvantages
b. Disadvantages. The disadvantages of selecting
scrubbers over other collection devices are:
a. Advantages. The advantages of selecting scrub-
-- Large energy usage for high collection effi-
bers over other collection devices are:
ciency,
--
Capability of gas absorption for removal of
-- High maintenance costs,
harmful and dangerous gases,
-- Continuous expenses for chemicals to
remove gaseous materials,
--
High efficiency of particulate removal,
-- Water supply and disposal requirements,
--
Capability of quenching high temperature
-- Exhaust gas reheat may be necessary to
-- Weather proofing is necessary to prevent
--
Capability of controlling heavy particulate
freezeup of equipment.
loadings,
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