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Get Absorption Columns & Adsorption Towers You Can Rely On

Even in challenging operational environments, you want your absorption column or adsorption tower to be designed and built to last. That means high-quality components made from superior materials. You also want high-efficiency performance and affordability. And there’s something you may not have considered: What if your fabricator had all the capabilities you could ever want, plus a promise to act as a personal steward for your project, from design all the way through delivery? That’s what you’ll get when you partner with Boardman, and the time to start is now.

Choose a Fabricator Who Knows Absorbers and Adsorbers

When it comes to absorption column design and adsorption tower design, you may already know that not all fabricators have the experience necessary for your success. And those who do may not promise what Boardman does—a customized level of stewardship that will accompany you and your project to completion.

We know that not every project (or project manager) is like the others. Some will come to us with drawings and a completion date. Others will ask the question, “Where do I start?” At Boardman, we know that being flexible enough to adjust to our customers’ needs is what has helped us to thrive since 1910. And with all that practice, we’ve become quite skilled at delivering on our promises.

If you’re ready for that level of personal service, contact us. We’re ready to talk about how we can help.

How Does Your Industry Use Absorbers and Adsorbers?

Absorption columns and adsorption towers have applications in a variety of industries, including automotive, energy, and laboratory. They are used to remove hazardous gases from a given environment, capture and store liquids and gases, transform hazardous liquids, and capture airborne particles and chemicals.

Maybe you’re in one of these industries, using an absorber for one of these applications:

  • Natural Gas: To separate natural gas from a liquid (removal of acids, water, or other pollutants).
  • Chemical: To reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants into the atmosphere.
  • Biofuel: To absorb and separate gaseous products from waste streams.
  • Cryogenics: To efficiently handle gaseous materials by bubbling a liquid or gas counter-current through layers of packed material.

Or perhaps you need one of these specific types of absorbers:

  • Gas Absorber
  • Primary Absorber
  • Amine Absorber
  • Ammonia Absorber

Or perhaps your application requires an adsorber:

  • Petrochemical Industry: For desulfurization, deodorization, and H2S removal.
  • Pulp & Paper: For odor control, color removal, and purification of process condensates.
  • Pharmaceutical: For filtration of impurities and removal of solvents.
  • Food & Beverage: For deodorization and adsorption of flavorings.
  • Automotive: For air filtering and removal of pollutants and odors.
  • Oil & Gas: For H2S removal, Hepa filtration, and odor control.
  • Power Plants: Flue gas desulfurization, NOx removal, and smoke/particulate removal.
  • Hospital and Laboratory: For fume scrubbing, microorganism control, and removal of contaminants.
  • Textile Industry: For removal of volatile organic compounds.
  • Wastewater Treatment: For removal of heavy metals, odor control, and filtration.

How will expert adsorber and absorber design benefit your project? Let’s find out with a discussion to determine how we can help.

Put Boardman’s Capabilities to Work for You

When talking about absorption column design and adsorber tower design, the fabricator you choose matters. Get to know our capabilities and how they can make your job easier.

In These Industries

We regularly produce absorbers and adsorbers for these industries:

In These Dimensions

Our 140,000 ft² facility in Oklahoma City is equipped to handle projects up to these dimensions:

  • 200’ in Length
  • 16’ in Width
  • Walls up to 4” Thick
  • 350 Tons

With These Materials

We are capable of using a variety of metals in our fabrication projects. So, depending on your specific needs, we have these materials at our disposal:

For These Standards

You know that you have to adhere to standards and regulations that apply to the operation of your absorber or adsorber. But does your fabricator take these regulations as seriously as you do?

Absorption and adsorption towers and columns are subject to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertaining to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the chemical process industry. You can rely on our experience in your industry to ensure that all components are in compliance.

Absorption Columns and Adsorption Towers are Just the Beginning

You’ll find high-quality adsorber and absorber tower design and fabrication at Boardman—you can count on that. However, there’s much more in store for you in the category of trayed towers and columns. You’ll also find that we have extensive experience in building these items:

And there’s more! Do you need custom fabrication (including heavy plate fabrication) or ASME pressure vessel fabrication? We have all of that and more.

Let’s discuss your needs and how we can help you succeed.

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