EMERGENCY VAPOR SCRUBBER SYSTEMS

Toxic gases such as chlorine, sulfur dioxide and ammonia are commonly used for water and wastewater treatment, and in many industrial fabrication processes. The Uniform Fire Code Article 80 establishes strict standards for storing and handling toxic gases. Any facility that uses these gases must be prepared with a stand-by emergency scrubber system that will contain, absorb, and neutralize a release of the gas. This scrubber must reduce toxic emissions to less than 1/2 the Immediate Danger to Life and Health value. In addition, as of June 30, 1999, the Clean Air Act requires that any facility that stores toxic gas must prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP). An emergency vapor scrubber system is an essential component of an effective RMP. To this end, RJ Environmental Products offers a complete line of emergency vapor scrubbers. Our emergency chlorine scrubbers have been rigorously tested by a C.A.B.O.* certified laboratory. In 1992 and 1997, full-scale tests were conducted with actual one-ton releases of chlorine gas. On both occasions, our scrubbers passed the test with flying colors, neutralizing the toxic gas while maintaining emissions well below the 5 ppm UFC requirement. A unique 38,000 cfm chlorine scrubber was also tested at release rates up to 300 lbs./min, with no emissions exceeding 1 ppm. Our equipment has been proven beyond question. Our knowledge, experience, and technology are unequalled.
* Council of American Building Officials

THE RJ-2000 T M EMERGENCY VAPOR SCRUBBER SYSTEM

RJ-2000 SYSTEM

SETTING THE STANDARD

less than 1 ppm, the RJ-2000 must remove 99.9995% of the chlorine. Our ability to provide this level of performance is based on first-hand experience with full-scale, one-ton gas release tests performed by an independent C.A.B.O. certified laboratory.
LOW COST INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE Each RJ-2000

The RJ-2000TM Emergency Vapor Scrubber System sets the standard for emergency vapor treatment in the water and wastewater industries. The RJ-2000 is a patented, multi-stage wet scrubber system that is uniquely designed to handle extreme gas release rates and to achieve exceptional removal efficiencies. All systems are manufactured from the highest

system is factory assembled and mechanically tested prior to shipment. The patented compact design minimizes the height and footprint and lowers installation and maintenance costs substantially.
THE INDUSTRY LEADER Since

quality components and materials, including premium vinylester FRP construction.

GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE

A leak from a one-ton chlorine storage tank can release chlorine gas at a rate of 100 lbs/min or more, with inlet concentrations exceeding 500,000 ppm. To reduce the concentration to

its introduction in 1992, the RJ-2000 Emergency Vapor Scrubber System has become the industry leader, with more than 300 installations worldwide.

California City WWTP, CA

THE RJ-2000 T M PROCESS

SYSTEM DESIGN

The RJ-2000 system uses a patented, multi-stage packed bed design. A pre-treatment stage handles extremely high gas concentrations, while subsequent high-efficiency

sufficient vacuum to contain the toxic vapors within the gas storage room. The toxic vapors are then pulled into the scrubber system, where they are absorbed by a concentrated caustic (sodium hydroxide) solution. The RJ-2000 system is designed to start automatically and to continue running until manually shut down. For ammonia applications, the system operates on a once through water basis. No recirculation pump is required and no caustic is used. Major system components include:

stages remove the remainder of the toxic vapors. The systems are designed for releases of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, or ammonia. The schematic diagram below illustrates the scrubbing process. When a leak occurs, the pump and fan start automatically. The fan provides
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1. FRP Three-Stage Scrubber 2. FRP Air Exhaust Fan

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3. Caustic Recirculation Pump

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4. Electrical Control Panel

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5. Caustic Storage Tank [Note 1] System options include: Automatic backup pump
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Integral secondary containment Stack gas sensor Weather cover and stack rain hat

RJ-2000 DESIGN INFORMATION

Design Air Flow Rate[1] Caustic Volume [2] Capacity (cfm) (gal.) (tons) 1 2 3 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,100 3,900 5,900 Dimensions LxWxH (ft.) 13.0 x 7.0 x 8.5 13.0 x 8.0 x 11.0 13.0 x 9.0 x 12.5

Note 1: Tank is integral to system on RJ-150 and RJ-2000 models Shipping Weight (lbs) 7,500 10,000 14,000 Operating Weight (lbs) 29,000 50,000 72,000 Fan Motor Pump Motor (HP) (HP)

5 5 5

20 20 20

[1] Air flow is based on gas storage room volume and may be adjusted as necessary. [2] Caustic volume is based on 20% concentration by weight and a minimum of 50% excess.

THE RJ-2000 T M BULK SERIES

BULK SYSTEMS

Facilities that store 4 or more tons of toxic gas may require the RJ-2000 Bulk System. The Bulk System consists of a standard RJ-2000 scrubber mounted to a flange on top of a bulk caustic storage tank. The caustic storage tank is sized to supply sufficient sodium hydroxide to neutralize the largest possible gas leak. The recirculation pump and fan are also mounted on top of the bulk tank, while the control panel is usually mounted at ground level. Depending on the volume of the gas storage room, the air flow rate is typically 3,000 to 5,000 cfm. Roger Road WWTP, Tucson, AZ

RJ-2000 BULK SYSTEMS SINGLE TANK DESIGN INFORMATION

Design Air Flow Rate Capacity (cfm) (tons) 4 6 10 20 25 30 55 90 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
[1]

Caustic Storage Tank[2] (gal.) 6,500 9,800 13,800 27,700 34,600 41,500 76,000 124,000

Scrubber Dimensions LxWxH (ft.) 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5

Tank Diameter[3] (ft.) 14 14 16 18 20 24 28 36

Tank Height[3] (ft.) 7.0 10.0 10.5 16.0 16.0 13.5 18.0 18.0

Overall Height[4] (ft.) 12.5 15.5 16.0 21.5 21.5 19.0 23.5 23.5

Fan Motor Pump Motor (HP) (HP) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

[1] [2] [3] [4]

Air flow is based on gas storage room volume and may be adjusted as necessary. Caustic volume is based on 20% concentration by weight and a minimum of 25% excess. Tank diameter and height can be altered to change footprint. Horizontal configuration and/or multiple storage tanks can be designed. Overall height includes scrubber (stack height is not included).

THE RJ-150 SERIES

RJ-150 SERIES

The RJ-150 is a smaller version of the RJ-2000 system. It is designed to contain and neutralize releases from 150 pound gas cylinders. Systems are typically designed for 2, 4 or 6 on-line gas cylinders, as listed below. The systems can be used to treat releases of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, or ammonia vapors. RJ-150 Chlorine Scrubber

RJ-150 DESIGN INFORMATION

System No. of Cylinders Online 2 4 6 Air Flow Rate [1]
(cfm)

Caustic Volume[2]
(gal)

Dimensions LxWxH
(ft.)

Shipping Weight
(lbs.)

Operating Weight
(lbs.)

Fan Motor (HP) 1 1 1

Pump Motor (HP) 3 3 3

RJ-150-2 RJ-150-4 RJ-150-6

250 250 250

250 500 660

7.0 x 3.0 x 4.66 7.0 x 3.0 x 6.25 7.0 x 3.0 x 7.5

1,000 1,250 1,500

3,500 6,250 8,100

[1] Air flow is based on gas storage room volume and may be adjusted as necessary. [2] Caustic volume is based on 20% concentration by weight and a minimum of 33% excess.

RJ-150-PP SERIES

The RJ-150-PP Pre-Packaged series combines gas storage, water treatment, and emergency vapor scrubbing into one skid-mounted or trailer-mounted system. Systems can be designed for chlorination, dechlorination, or ammoniation purposes and are ideal for remote locations. The units are factory-assembled and include a standard RJ-150 scrubber and a 48 sq. ft. FRP shelter which houses the system controls, water treatment equipment, gas cylinders, and gas detection equipment. Eastern Municipal Water District, CA

THE RJ-150-PP SERIES

RJ 150-PP DESIGN INFORMATION

System No. of Cylinders Online 2 4 6 Air Flow Rate[1]
(cfm)

Caustic Volume[2]
(gal)

Dimensions LxWxH
(ft.)

Shipping Weight
(lbs.)

Operating Weight
(lbs.)

Fan Motor Pump Motor (HP) (HP) 1 1 1 3 3 3

RJ-150-2 RJ-150-4 RJ-150-6

250 250 250

250 500 660

11.0 x 8.5 x 7.5 13.0 x 8.5 x 7.5 13.0 x 8.5 x 7.5

4,700 5,000 5,150

7,200 10,000 11,850

[1] Air flow is based on gas storage room volume and may be adjusted as necessary. [2] Caustic volume is based on 20% concentration by weight and a minimum of 33% excess.
ALARM BEACON EMERGENCY VAPOR SCRUBBER
Compact unitary construction Factory assembled and tested FRP premium grade vinylester resin Integral chemical storage UV protection

EXHAUST FAN
FRP centrifugal Induced draft

EQUIPMENT SHELTER
Construction: FRP

RECIRCULATION PUMP
CPVC construction No seals or bearings No liquid/metal contact

EQUIPMENT SKID
Construction: Carbon Steel Coating: Epoxy Paint

SECONDARY CHEMICAL CONTAINMENT

VENTILATION FAN

CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT

DUAL CYLINDER SCALE

LEAK DETECTOR STORAGE RACK FOR CYLINDERS BREAKER PANEL

Safe storage for back-up cylinders

LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCAL CONTROL PANEL

NEMA 4X panel Motor starters Push-to-test pilot lamps Equipment H-O-A switches Ready/running status out-

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OTHER PRODUCTS

ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS

RJ Environmental Products offers a full range of wet scrubber and carbon adsorption odor control systems, including: LO/PRO Packaged Odor Control System a patented, multi-stage scrubber which can do the work of conventional packed towers in less than half the space and at a fraction of the cost. Packed Tower Systems a traditional design that can handle large volumes of air. An extended sump deck enables the use of seal-less pumps for low maintenance and safe, easy access to instrumentation. Carbon Adsorption Systems useful for small air flows or remote locations, these systems can also remove organic compounds that are difficult to control with wet scrubbers. With hundreds of odor control systems operating worldwide, USFilter is the definitive industry leader. If you have an odor control problem, USFilter has the solution.

LO/PRO Odor Control System

RJ Environmental Products sets the standard for reliable, economical, and effective emergency vapor scrubber systems.

RJ Environmental Products 6197 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (619) 455-7688 Fax: (619) 455-7689 EVSS-0399 http://www.usfilter.com