Incineration Techniques for Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions

A review of incineration techniques for control of volatile organic compound emissions is presented in two consecutive issues o/JAPCA. Part I presented an overview of the process including fundamentals and design considerations. Both thermal and catalytic incinerators were considered. Part IIpresents capital and annual operating cost estimates for both thermal and catalytic incinerator systems based on information received from a number of equipment manufacturers.     

Speciated Hydrocarbon Emissions from the Combustion of Single Component Fuels. II. Catalyst Effects

Six single-component fuels (isooctane, n-heptane, 1-hexene, cyclohexane, methyl-t-butyl ether (MTBE), and toluene) and a multicomponent tracer fuel were burned in a pulse flame combustor (PFC) and reacted over a three-way automotive catalyst. The composition of the raw, uncatalyzed PFC exhaust was characterized in Part I of this study. In Part II, we focus on the conversions of the individual exhaust HC species over the catalyst. In accord with previous studies, the order of reactivity observed for the various classes of HC species was: methane (least reactive) < saturated HC < aromatics < unsaturated HC (most reactive). These differences in catalytic reactivity led to increases in the relative concentrations of methane and some saturated hydrocarbons in the post catalyst exhaust, and corresponding decreases in the relative concentrations of aromatic and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Oxygenated organic compounds showed wide variability in catalytic reactivity depending on the specific compounds involved. Catalytic conversion of the air toxic, 1,3-butadiene, was essentially complete to within detection limits. Benzene and toluene appeared to have similar intrinsic catalytic reactivities. However, net conversion of benzene in most instances was significantly less than that of toluene owing to demethylation of toluene (to form benzene) occurring in parallel with benzene oxidation. Rich combustion of both isooctane and tracer fuel led to the production of methane by the catalyst, primarily from reactions of acetylene and small olefins.     

中孔分子筛AI-MCM-41催化裂解聚烯烃反应研究

采用水热合成法制备了不同硅铝比的中孔分子筛AI-MCM-41，将其应用于高密度聚乙烯（HDPE）和聚丙烯（PP）的催化裂解反应。通过改变硅铝比、反应温度和催化剂用量，对Al-MCM-41催化HDPE和PP裂解反应的规律进行了探讨，研究表明，HDPE裂解反应受硅铝比的影响较大；而对于PP裂解反应，硅铝比在一定范围内对催化剂活性的影响不明显。另外，与热裂解和HZSM-5小孔分子筛的催化裂解结果进行了比较，结果证明A1-MCM-41具有较高的催化活性和较高的液体产物收率，尤其适合于空间位阻较大的PP的催化裂解反应。     

Economic Study of the Tunable Electron Beam Plasma Reactor for Volatile Organic Compound Treatment

ABSTRACT

A tunable electron beam generated plasma system has been developed for selective cold plasma treatment of dilute concentrations (1-3,000 ppm range) of hazardous compounds in gaseous waste treatment. This system, referred to as the Tunable Hybrid Plasma (THP), has shown a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness in both laboratory and field tests. Decomposition energy requirements are in the 100 eV per molecule range for treatment of carbon tetrachloride and 10 eV for treatment of trichloroethylene.

A cost comparison has been made between the Tunable Hybrid Plasma (THP) technology and three conventional technologies used for emission control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs): granular activated carbon, thermal incineration, and catalytic oxidation. In addition to its environmentally attractive features, THP technology has the potential to be lower cost than other technologies over a range of concentrations and flow rates. Cost projections for the THP system for decomposition of trichloroet-hylene are around 50 cents/lb for initial concentrations in the few hundred ppm range and flow rates of 5,000 cfm or greater and around $1/lb for 1,000 cfm flow rates. Cost projections for carbon tetrachloride and trichloroethane decomposition using the THP technology are several dollars per pound. The costs for THP treatment are generally significantly lower than costs for use of granular activated carbon and are also quite competitive with costs for thermal incineration and catalytic oxidation.     

Verification of dioxin formation in a catalytic oxidizer

Emissions and inlet concentrations of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF) have been measured from a catalytic oxidizer and a thermal oxidizer. The catalyst inlet temperature was 427 degrees C. The thermal oxidizer operating temperature was 791 degrees C. Data of the toxic dioxin and furan congeners are reported. Important results of this field study are: (1) the catalytic oxidizer in this study produced an increase in PCDD/PCDF congener concentration of almost 10-fold from the inlet to the outlet (stack), thus verifying results of a previous study that evaluated only PCDD/PCDF emissions. All congeners increased from inlet to the stack. (2) The thermal oxidizer had little effect on PCDD/PCDF levels. There was a decrease in four of the congeners and an increase in 13 congeners. (3) Ambient air was the main source of PCDD/PCDFs in the stack emissions of the thermal oxidizer in this study. Laboratory investigations are needed to understand how PCDD/PCDFs are formed (and emitted) under conditions of this study.     

EPR characterization of the catalytic activity of clays for PCE removal by gamma-radiation induced by acid and thermal treatments

Clays from tidal flat sediments showed efficient catalytic activity in the decomposition of PCE by gamma-radiation. The highest PCE removal of 98.6% was obtained with clays heated to 700 degrees C after acid treatment. The improved catalytic activity was identified by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The EPR spectra of clays were significantly changed by the acid and thermal treatments. The intensity of a narrow signal at g=2 (signal III) was decreased with increasing thermal treatment temperature and this increased the PCE removal efficiency. The acid treatment completely removed a broad signal at g=2 (signal II), decreased the intensity of signal III, and improved the gamma-radiation treatment of PCE.     

An Evaluation of Emissions and Control Technologies for the Metal Decorating Process

A simple but effective sampling and analytical procedure is described for determining total organics, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and methane emitted from web offset printing presses. Data are reported on a number of controlled and uncontrolled sources and emission levels are related to process variables such as press speed, ink coverage and dryer type. For controlled sources employing either catalytic or thermal incineration units, conversion efficiencies are reported as a function of temperature. Operational curves are presented for each control system studied indicating the dependency of carbon dioxide, NO_xt and organic output to incineration temperatures.     

A Study of Catalyst Support Systems for Fume-Abatement of Hydrocarbon Solvents

In a stainless steel pilot plant system, operating with combined thermal incineration and catalytic oxidation, studies have been made of the influence of catalyst-support geometry on abatement efficiency. Catalyst supports tested were ceramic spherical pellets, metal foils, and ceramic honeycomb structures, all with precious metal catalyst. Data obtained cover a range of space velocities from 30,000 to 175,000 scf/hr— cu ft bed and a range of catalytic reactor temperatures from 150 to 450°C. Results show that optimum fume-abatement performance is obtained by combining incineration and catalytic oxidation and that catalyst support geometry has a significant effect on performance.     

中孔分子筛Al-MCM-41催化裂解聚烯烃反应研究

采用水热合成法制备了不同硅铝比的中孔分子筛A l-MCM-41,将其应用于高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)和聚丙烯(PP)的催化裂解反应。通过改变硅铝比、反应温度和催化剂用量,对A l-MCM-41催化HDPE和PP裂解反应的规律进行了探讨,研究表明,HDPE裂解反应受硅铝比的影响较大;而对于PP裂解反应,硅铝比在一定范围内对催化剂活性的影响不明显。另外,与热裂解和HZSM-5小孔分子筛的催化裂解结果进行了比较,结果证明A l-MCM-41具有较高的催化活性和较高的液体产物收率,尤其适合于空间位阻较大的PP的催化裂解反应。     

Stabilization of residues obtained from the treatment of laboratory waste: Part 2--transformation of plasma vitrified slag into composites

The Sustainable Environment Research Center of National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan has set up a treatment plant to dispose of laboratory waste. In the treatment process, the residue from the incineration system and the physical and chemical system is vitrified by a plasma melting system. Part 1 of this study described the treatment path of metals during vitrification. In Part 2, plasma vitrified slag is reused by using a molding technology. Unsaturated polyester resin and glass fiber were used as the molding material and additive, respectively, in the molding process. With an appropriate mixing ratio of unsaturated polyester resin, glass fiber, and slag, the physical properties of composites improved, and the ultimate tensile strength reached 17.6 MPa. However, an excess amount of slag reduced the strength and even retarded the production of composites. Differential thermal analysis and the water bathing test results show that the composite decomposed at 80 degrees C and that it vaporized at 187 degrees C. Although the unsaturated polyester resin decomposed, the metal encapsulated in the slag did not leach out. The results show that the reuse of slag using molding technology should be taken into consideration.     

An Evaluation of Catalytic and Direct Fired Afterburners for Coffee and Chicory Roasting Odors

Though the aroma of roasting coffee can be pleasant in small amounts, large scale plants tend to cause public complaints. As a means of control thermal afterburners operating at 1200°F and higher have been commonly employed. Australian coffee consumption in the past has been relatively small but in recent years it has been increasing markedly. As a result, odor complaints have been increasing and one plant, large by Australian standards, caused a public outcry of no small order. High cost of fuel rendered thermal afterburning unattractive and, consequently, the firm in question decided upon catalytic combustion as an alternative. Subsequently, the unit was installed and before and after tests were made for various components. At an operating temperature of about 700°F the results showed comparable fume reductions to thermal afterburning and the findings were confirmed by the cessation of complaints by the public.     

柴油车排气颗粒物的后处理技术

本文分析探讨了柴油机排气颗粒物的组成、危害及后处理技术。介绍了颗粒捕集器及其消极和积极再生方法、采用氧化催化剂或四效催化剂的催化净化器和低温等离子体 -催化净化技术。     

Hazardous Waste Minimization: Part Vii (B) Hazardous Waste Minimization within the Department of Defense

This article is a series of representative case studies of Department of Defense hazardous waste minimization. Each Military Department and the Defense Logistics Agency describe actual accomplishments. Areas covered range from production line modification to product specification change. These efforts are part of a Department of Defense plan composed of individual programs executed independently by each military service and defense agency.

Part VII of the hazardous waste minimization series appears in two separate installments: the first installment, Part VII (A), dealt with Department of Defense waste minimization efforts in vehicle repair operations, explosives manufacturing, and abrasive blasting processes; Part VII (B) covers shipboard mercury wastes, industrial chemical control, solvent reclamation, and hazardous property sales efforts.     

Review of indoor emission source models. Part 2. Parameter estimation

This review consists of two parts. Part 1 provides an overview of 52 indoor emission source models. Part 2--this paper-focuses on parameter estimation, a topic that is critical to modelers but has never been systematically discussed. A perfectly valid model may not be a useful one if some of its parameters are difficult to estimate in the absence of experimental data. This is true for both statistical and mass transfer models. Forty-eight methods are compiled and reviewed in this paper. Overall, developing methods for parameter estimation has fallen behind the development of models. Such imbalance is the main reason that many models have been left on the shelf since they were published.     

Hazardous Waste Minimization: Part VII (A) Hazardous Waste Minimization within the Department of Defense

This article is a series of representative case studies of Department of Defense hazardous waste minimization. Each Military Department and the Defense Logistics Agency describe actual accomplishments. Areas covered range from production line modification to product specification change. These efforts are part of a Department of Defense plan composed of individual programs executed independently by each military service and defense agency.

Part VII of the hazardous waste minimization series appears in two separate installments: this installment, Part VII (A), deals with Department of Defense waste minimization efforts in vehicle repair operations, explosives manufacturing, and abrasive blasting processes; Part VII (B) will cover shipboard mercury wastes, industrial chemical control, solvent reclamation, and hazardous property sales efforts.     

Metal catalyzed formation of chlorinated aromatic compounds: a study of the correlation pattern in incinerator fly ash

Chlorinated aromatics are unintentionally formed and released from combustion and other thermal processes involving organic matter and chlorine. The catalytic activity of incinerator fly ash in the low-temperature formation of chlorinated aromatics has been demonstrated in both laboratory experiments and full-scale trials. Copper has been shown to be an effective catalyst, but several other transition metals possess a similar activity. Here results are reported from a series of full-scale combustion trials with different fractions of household and industrial wastes, with waste from forestry as a reference fuel. The composition of elements and chlorinated aromatics in the fly ash was evaluated with principal component analysis and partial least squares regression. The observed correlation pattern indicates that metals other than copper are of equal importance for the catalytic activity. Chromium and nickel are two of these metals, which may contribute to the de novo formation of chlorinated benzenes, phenols, PCDD and PCDF.     

Immobilization of laccase by Cu2+ chelate affinity interaction on surface-modified magnetic silica particles and its use for the removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol

Magnetic Cu²⁺-chelated silica particles that employ polyacrylamide as a metal-chelating ligand were developed and used to immobilize laccase by coordination. The particles were characterized by scanning electron microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The preparation, the enzymatic properties of the immobilized laccase, and its catalytic capacity for 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation were systemically evaluated. The results showed that immobilized laccase exhibited maximum enzyme activity when it was immobilized for 1 h at a pH of 4.0 and a temperature of 5 °C. The optimum laccase dose was 20 mg/g of carrier. In comparison to free laccase, the immobilized laccase had better acid adaptability and thermal stability. Higher activity was observed for immobilized laccase at a pH range of 2.0 to 3.5 and temperatures from 25 to 40 °C. The immobilized laccase that was prepared for this work exhibited a good catalytic capacity for removing 2,4-dichlorophnol from aqueous solutions.     

Technical Aspects of Lime/Limestone Scrubbers for Coal-Fired Power Plants

This 2-part article deals with the technical aspects of lime/limestone scrubbers for coal-fired power plants. Part I covers process chemistry and scrubber systems. Part II (next month) will cover instrumentation, particulate removal, and sludge disposal.     

A vehicle emissions system using a car simulator and a geographical information system: Part 1--System description and testing

A methodology for estimating vehicular emissions comprising a car simulator, a basic traffic model, and a geographical information system is capable of estimating vehicle emissions with high time and space resolution. Because of the extent of the work conducted, this article comprises two sections: In Part 1 of this work, we describe the system and its components and use examples for testing it. In Part 2 we will study in more detail the emissions of the sample fleet using the system and will make comparisons with another emission model. The experimental data for the car simulator is obtained using on-board measuring equipment and laboratory Fourier transform IR (FTIR) measurements with a dynamometer following typical driving cycles. The car simulator uses this data to generate emission factors every second. These emission factors, together with information on car activity and velocity profiles of highways and residential and arterial roads in Mexico City in conjunction with a basic traffic model, provide emissions per second of a sample fleet. A geographical information system is used to localize these road emissions.