Experimental investigation of PIC formation in CFC incineration. Rept. for Jul-Sep 91

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5448352

Hall, R E; Lee, C W; Hassel, G R; Ryan, J V

The paper gives results of bench-scale tests to characterize combustion emissions from chlorofluorocarbon (CFC-11 and -12) incineration. The destruction efficiencies (DEs) of the CFCs and the major products of incomplete combustion (PICs) from each CFC were determined. DEs of at least 99.999% can be attained repeatedly for both CFCs. Major PICs identified were non-halogenated: toluene and xylene were found most frequently. PIC concentrations were independent of the CFC concentration in the fuel. Sampling was performed one time to screen for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) while incinerating CFC-12. Even with a DE of greater than 99.999%, high levels of PCDD/PCDF were formed. The extensive PCDD/PCDF formation apparently occurred in the absence of entrained particulate matter.

• Research Organization: Energy and Environmental Research Corp., Irvine, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5448352
• Report Number(s): PB-92-150432/XAB; CNN: EPA-68-C0-0094
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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