In the industrial context, an absorber is a device or system used to remove or absorb a particular substance or gas from a mixture or stream. The substance or gas is absorbed into a different material or medium, typically for further processing or treatment.
Examples of absorbers in the industrial context include:
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Scrubbers: A type of absorber used to remove pollutants from industrial exhaust gases. Scrubbers use a liquid solution to absorb the pollutants and are commonly used in power plants and chemical manufacturing facilities.
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Dehumidifiers: A type of absorber used to remove moisture from the air. Dehumidifiers use a material such as silica gel or activated carbon to absorb the moisture from the air.
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Carbon dioxide absorbers: A type of absorber used in the medical industry to remove carbon dioxide from a patient's exhaled breath during anesthesia. Carbon dioxide absorbers use a chemical called soda lime to absorb the carbon dioxide.
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Gas absorbers: A type of absorber used to remove impurities from gases. Gas absorbers use a liquid solution to absorb the impurities and are commonly used in the production of natural gas and other gases.
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Acid gas absorbers: A type of absorber used to remove acid gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from industrial processes. Acid gas absorbers use a liquid solution to absorb the acid gases.
Similar things to absorbers in the industrial context include:
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Filters: These are devices or systems used to remove particulate matter or impurities from a fluid or gas stream. Examples include air filters, oil filters, and water filters.
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Separators: These are devices or systems used to separate different components of a mixture or stream, such as oil and water in the oil and gas industry.
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Distillation columns: These are systems used to separate components of a mixture based on their boiling points. Distillation columns are commonly used in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
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Adsorbers: These are devices or systems used to remove impurities from a gas or liquid by adsorbing them onto a material such as activated carbon or zeolites.
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Ion exchange systems: These are systems used to remove ions from a solution by exchanging them with ions of a similar charge on a resin or other exchange medium. Ion exchange systems are commonly used in the water treatment industry.