Vertically fired fume incinerator reduces VOC, HCl emissions while adapting to limited space

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)

OSTI ID:5732660

Olson, D A; Wickersham, C P

Merck's Flint River plant in Albany, GA had been concerned with the control of dimethylsulfide (DMS) and methyl chloride. In November 1980, the state of Georgia enacted air pollution regulations requiring a 90% (by weight) reduction of all volatile organic compound (VOC) emission. A complete vertical incineration system was selected that could easily be installed in the available area. Total space for the vertically fired incineration system is 510 sq ft, which is 64% less than for a comparable horizontally configured system. The 39 hp system has a heat input of 5.6MM Btu/hr. Since completion in March 1984, the incinerator system has proven to be reliable with good corrosion resistance. High control efficiency (99.99 + %) has given Merck an ultimate disposal method for converting VOCs to inert byproducts. Stack emissions (on a dry volume basis) are approximately: 150 ppm (maximum) NO/sub x/ as NO/sub 2/, less than 5 ppm HCl, less than 5 ppm chlorine, and 25 ppm (maximum) SO/sub 2/. Confirmation of these emissions levels is anticipated once the engineering staff can perform the necessary testing procedures.

• Research Organization: Merck and Co., Inc., Woodbridge, NJ
• OSTI ID: 5732660
• Journal Information: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States); ISSN CHPCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GASEOUS WASTES
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SULFUR COMPOUNDS
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SULFUR OXIDES
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VOLATILE MATTER
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