Destruction of volatile organic compounds using catalytic oxidation

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA)

OSTI ID:7065480

Kosusko, M; Nunez, C M ^[1]

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1. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)

Catalytic oxidation is an air pollution control technique in which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and vapor-phase air toxics in an air emission stream are oxidized with the help of a catalyst. Design of catalytic systems for control of point source emissions is based on stream-specific characteristics and desired control efficiency. This paper discusses the key emission stream characteristics and VOC characteristics that affect the applicability of catalytic oxidation. The application of catalytic oxidation technology to four types of air emission sources is discussed: (1) groundwater stripping operations; (2) graphic arts facilities; (3) flexographic printing plants; and (4) latex monomer production. The characteristics of each of these emissions are discussed along with the catalytic technology used to control these emissions.

• OSTI ID: 7065480
• Journal Information: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA) Vol. 40:2; ISSN JAWAE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540120* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CATALYSIS
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONTROL
ELEMENTS
INCINERATORS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
METALS
OXIDATION
PALLADIUM
PLATINUM
PLATINUM METALS
POLLUTION CONTROL
TRANSITION ELEMENTS
WASTES