Control of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Air Pollutants
Abstract
A variety of methods exist to remove volatile
organic compound (VOC) air pollutants from
contaminated gas streams. As regulatory and
public opinion pressures increase, companies are
searching for more effective methods to control
these emissions. This document is intended as a
guide to help determine if existing systems are
adequate and to provide additional information to
improve the efficiency of the systems. It
explores conventional methods of controlling VOC
emissions, as well as innovative technologies
including membrane separation, plasma destruction,
and ozone catalytic oxidation. The conventional
technologies covered include condensation,
adsorption, absorption (or scrubbing), thermal
incineration, flaring, catalytic incineration,
and biofiltration. Each chapter includes a
description of the technology, a discussion of
the types of systems available, notes on the
design of the system, economic estimates, an
explanation of potential problems, and a list of
considerations for installation and maintenance
concerns. The final chapter is dedicated to the
preparation and characterization of metal
catalysts which were developed to improve the
reaction rate of VOCs using ozone as an oxidant.
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