IFF International Flavors & Fragrances
Industrial Boiler Flue Gas Cleaning System for Manufacturing Operations in Haverhill
Project Overview
ERG Air Pollution Control delivered an industrial boiler flue gas cleaning system for IFF International Flavors & Fragrances at its manufacturing facility in Haverhill, UK.
Completed in 2012, the project involved the provision of an engineered gas cleaning system designed to handle flue gas flow rates of up to 12,000 m³/hr.
The original project case sheet records a contract value of approximately £450,000.
The installation provides a reference for ERG’s experience in industrial flue gas treatment, demonstrating the application of engineered air pollution control equipment within an established manufacturing environment.
The Challenge – Industrial Boiler Flue Gas Treatment
Industrial boilers provide heat and steam for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including those used within the speciality chemicals, flavours, fragrances and ingredients industries.
Depending on the fuel, combustion conditions and process requirements, boiler flue gases may contain pollutants that require treatment before discharge.
The design of an industrial flue gas cleaning system must take account of factors such as gas flow rate, temperature, pressure, gas composition and the characteristics of the contaminants requiring removal.
For the IFF facility in Haverhill, the documented requirement was for a boiler flue gas cleaning system capable of handling up to 12,000 m³/hr.
The original case sheet does not identify the boiler fuel, individual contaminants, inlet concentrations or specified emission limits.
The project therefore provides a confirmed reference for flue gas cleaning capacity and industrial installation, without establishing the precise pollutant removal requirements.
ERG’s Solution – Engineered Flue Gas Cleaning
ERG supplied a boiler flue gas cleaning system designed for the requirements of the Haverhill manufacturing facility.
Industrial flue gas cleaning systems are engineered around the characteristics of the process gas and the treatment objectives.
Depending on the application, such systems may incorporate gas-liquid contact equipment, particulate separation, chemical treatment, liquid circulation and process controls.
The photographs accompanying the IFF case study show a substantial industrial installation incorporating vertical vessels, pumps, pipework, instrumentation and associated access structures.
These components illustrate the mechanical and process integration involved in industrial gas cleaning installations.
However, the original case sheet does not identify the precise treatment technology, so the installation should not be described as a specific type of chemical scrubber or particulate removal system without further technical confirmation.
Gas Handling and Process Integration
The documented maximum gas flow rate of 12,000 m³/hr provides an indication of the scale of the installation.
Industrial gas cleaning equipment must be designed to accommodate the specified flow conditions while integrating with the upstream process and downstream discharge arrangements.
The accompanying photographs show interconnected process equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation and supporting structures within the manufacturing facility.
Such installations require careful consideration of equipment positioning, maintenance access, pipework routing and the interface between the gas cleaning system and existing site services.
The IFF project illustrates the engineering considerations involved in accommodating an industrial flue gas cleaning package within an operational manufacturing environment.
Equipment and Installation
The original case sheet identifies the equipment supplied as a boiler flue gas cleaning system.
The project photographs show several elements of the completed installation, including:
Vertical process vessels: Forming part of the installed gas cleaning arrangement.
Pumps and associated pipework: Supporting the process equipment.
Valves and instrumentation: Incorporated within the installation.
Access platforms and supporting steelwork: Providing access to elevated equipment.
Interconnecting services: Linking the various elements of the gas cleaning system.
The exact function and specification of individual components would require confirmation from the original engineering documentation.
Project Specifications
| Parameter | Project detail |
|---|---|
| Client | IFF International Flavors & Fragrances |
| Site | Haverhill, UK |
| Industry | Flavours, fragrances and speciality ingredients |
| Application | Industrial boiler flue gas cleaning |
| Equipment | Boiler flue gas cleaning system |
| Maximum gas flow rate | 12,000 m³/hr |
| Recorded project value | £450,000 |
| Year delivered | 2012 |
| Supplier | ERG Air Pollution Control |
Flue Gas Cleaning for Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial boiler flue gas cleaning is an important aspect of air pollution control where process emissions require treatment.
The appropriate treatment technology depends on the characteristics of the flue gas, the contaminants present and the applicable environmental requirements.
For manufacturing facilities, the design must also consider practical factors such as equipment access, integration with existing services, operating conditions and maintenance requirements.
ERG’s experience in industrial gas treatment encompasses a range of engineered technologies for controlling gaseous and particulate emissions.
The IFF project demonstrates the company’s involvement in industrial boiler flue gas cleaning, with a documented treatment capacity of up to 12,000 m³/hr.
ERG’s Experience in Industrial Air Pollution Control
ERG Air Pollution Control designs and supplies engineered systems for the treatment of industrial process gases and atmospheric emissions.
Its wider technology portfolio includes wet scrubbers, Venturi scrubbers, packed tower systems and other specialist gas treatment solutions.
The IFF International Flavors & Fragrances installation provides a reference for ERG’s experience in delivering industrial flue gas cleaning equipment within the UK manufacturing sector.
Delivered in 2012, the £450,000 project demonstrates ERG’s involvement in substantial industrial air pollution control installations, combining process equipment with the mechanical infrastructure required for an integrated treatment system.
For further information about industrial flue gas cleaning, wet scrubbing or engineered air pollution control systems, contact ERG Air Pollution Control.
