Volm Liquid Ring Compressors Enable Efficient Desulfurization & Green Emission Reduction in Sichuan High-Sulfur Gas Field
A high-sulfur gas field in Sichuan faced plummeting desulfurization efficiency (40%) in its gas stripping system due to water quality changes, resulting in effluent sulfur levels of 1,500 mg/L. This triggered excessive chemical consumption, sludge buildup, and environmental violations. Volm Pump’s customized vacuum stripping solution delivered 90% desulfurization efficiency and 150 mg/L effluent sulfur, cutting chemical costs by 74% while eliminating H₂S leakage risks.
Three Core Challenges
1.Low Efficiency
• Effluent sulfur 1,500 mg/L (3× above 500 mg/L discharge limit), with only 40% desulfurization efficiency.
2.High Operating Costs
• Chemical overuse cost ¥8 million/year + excessive sludge disposal.
3.Safety Hazards
• Positive-pressure system leaks risked H₂S exposure, violating environmental and safety standards.
Volm’s Customized Solutions
1. Dynamic Process Adaptation
• Skid-mounted modular design, and the skid is pre-engineered with foundation and piping interfaces for one additional identical liquid ring compressor, for future capacity increases;
• VFD control stabilizes vacuum at -45±2 kPa despite inlet fluctuations (-50~-30 kPa).
2. Water-Scarce Operating Condition
• Closed-loop cooling: 30 kW chiller + plate heat exchanger maintains working fluid at 25±2°C;
• 1,000L buffer tank and automatic make-up valve supports 72-hour runtime without external water.
3. High-Sulfur Corrosion Defense
• S31603 stainless steel impellers/pump body/seal rings (pitting resistance equivalent ≥32);
• Silver-plated bolts and nuts (HV300 hardness) resist sulfide stress cracking;
• Real-time H₂S monitoring (0~10,000 ppm ±1% accuracy) with <19.5% O₂ shutdown.
4. Climate Resilience
• Shelter (30° sloped roof) prevents flooding in 1,200 mm/year rainfall;
• Cabinet heaters + condensate drains ensure PLC stable operation at 90% humidity.
Operational Results (Three Years)
Volm Engineering Director's Insight:
"For high-sulfur applications, customization isn’t simple parameter tweaking—it’s holistic innovation from materials to control logic. Volm’s 'Equipment as Safety Barrier' philosophy delivers reliability that safeguards both productivity and environmental compliance."
| Metric | Before | Volm System | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desulfurization Efficiency | 40 | 90 | +125% |
| Effluent Sulfur (mg/L) | 1500 | 150 | -90% |
| Chemical Use (tons/month) | 85 | 22 | -74% |
| Annual Downtime (hrs) | 120 | 0 | 100% uptime |




