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Chapter 55.4.12 Use of entrainment separatorsDescriptionTo minimise contamination of the scrubber effluent with P 2 O 5 , vapours from vacuum flashcoolers and vacuum evaporators are usually first led through a separator for the removal ofphosphoric acid droplets that are entrained with the vapours.Despite the use of a separator, gas scrubber and condensor effluents may contain low levels ofphosphoric acid. Phosphate removal can be achieved by applying magnesium ammoniumphosphate (struvite) or by calcium phosphate precipitation. Although several phosphorusrecovery plants have been implemented, phosphate removal has not been practiced yet inphosphoric acid plants.Achieved environmental benefitsIncreased P 2 O 5 efficiency and reduced phosphate emissions to water.Cross-media effectsNone believed to be likely.Operational dataNo specific information provided.ApplicabilityGenerally applicable where flash cooling or vacuum evaporation is applied.A similar effect is achievable by using liquid ring pumps or scrubbing with recycling of the ringor scrubbing liquid.EconomicsNo specific information provided. Might be a requirement for the recovery of fluosilicic acid.Driving force for implementationPrevention of emissions.References to literature and example plants[29, RIZA, 2000, 31, EFMA, 2000]246 <strong>Large</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>Inorganic</strong> <strong>Chemicals</strong> – <strong>Ammonia</strong>, Acids and Fertilisers

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