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Scrubber (Absorption) System




Powell is the only manufacturer to offer emergency shutdown systems with pneumatic or electric actuators for use on either small containers (150 lb. – 1 ton) or large containers (such as 90 ton railcars). Powell has taken great care to design dependable systems that are convenient to use, powerful, versatile, and most importantly, reliable. We are proud to have developed valve closure systems superior to any other shutdown system available on the market.

Scrubber Systems

Valve Closure Systems

Compressed Gas Valves

Various Cylinder, Ton Container, and Railcar Valves compatible with both Electric and Pneumatic actuators.  More...

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Portable Scrubber System

Category: Chlorine Scrubber, Sulfur Dioxide Scrubber

Portable Scrubber SystemThe Powell Portable Chlorine / Sulfur Dioxide scrubber is designed for evacuation of components such as transfer hoses, piping, and vaporizers in the event of leaks or during servicing of equipment. The unit is completely self-contained and can be safely carried by fork truck. The standard design is able to neutralize 400 pounds of chlorine or sulfur dioxide. The compact Powell Portable Scrubber System is able to obtain 25" of mercury vacuum at shutoff and 2 SCFM flow at 5" of mercury vacuum. The unit typically uses 20% by weight sodium hydroxide.

Standard Materials of Construction

  • 3-hp Tefzel® magnetic drive pump.
  • ½" by 25’ hose for chlorine connection Kynar and CPVC Schedule 80 pipe and fittings.
  • Motor starter/disconnect and 50’ extension cord for power from a welding outlet.
  • Optional ORP monitoring system.

for 150 lb & ton Containers

for Railcars & Bullet Tanks

Other Safety Systems


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