Offgas treatment

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5788693

Steverson, E M

The incineration of waste materials, almost without regard to the type of waste, requires the use of air pollution control devices (APCDs) or offgas systems. The ability to properly clean offgases of potentially harmful contaminants is certainly required to legally operate but it is also necessary to protect health and the environment and gain public acceptance. Many factors are considered in the design of an effective offgas system including waste characteristics (offgas contaminants), emissions regulations, location, public opinion, water treatment availability, budget, and incinerator type. Fortunately, there are numerous offgas system components to choose from and many possible combinations of components to fit the many specific needs. The selection of the best system for a given application requires an understanding of the technologies available and their advantages and disadvantages. This overview of incinerator offgas systems will give the participant a very basic understanding of the factors involved in choosing an offgas system and the components and combinations available. 7 refs., 14 figs., 4 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5788693
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-89157; CONF-890521-12; ON: DE89016196
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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