Catalytic oxidation process cleans volatile organics from exhaust
Unsteady-state catalytic oxidation is the basis of a technology now becoming available in the US for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial exhaust streams. The technology originated in Russia and is being developed for the US market by Monsanto Enviro-Chem Systems, St. Louis. At least 149 of the 189 pollutants identified by EPA are VOCs. EPA estimates that the initial cost to industry for equipment to remove the hazardous materials will be about $350 million. The expected annual maintenance bill to treat the major pollution sources is about $182 million. Catalytic oxidizers are applicable to most, but not all, VOC removal applications. The advantages in most cases are VOC removal efficiencies of at least 99%, half the energy requirement of other systems, low operating temperatures, stable operation with variable flow rates and VOC concentrations, and low capital and operating costs.
- OSTI ID:
- 7027048
- Journal Information:
- Chemical and Engineering News; (United States), Vol. 72:26; ISSN 0009-2347
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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OXIDATION
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EFFICIENCY
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EXHAUST GASES
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TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
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