Cost analysis for the removal of volatile organic compounds from air using hybrid systems: membrane separation/condensation versus membrane separation/combustion

Air contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is associated with a number of industrial processes. The purification of these air streams based on conventional techniques, such as combustion, condensation or adsorption is usually uneconomical. Environmental considerations require, however,...

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Published in:Chemical engineering and processing 1999-05, Vol.38 (3), p.273-279
Main Authors: Buzek, Ludgarda, Warmuziński, Krzysztof, Tańczyk, Marek, Janusz-Cygan, Aleksandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Atmospheric pollution
Combustion
Condensation
Exact sciences and technology
General processes of purification and dust removal
Hybrid systems
Membrane separation
Pollution
Prevention and purification methods
Volatile organic compounds
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Summary:Air contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is associated with a number of industrial processes. The purification of these air streams based on conventional techniques, such as combustion, condensation or adsorption is usually uneconomical. Environmental considerations require, however, that this problem should be dealt with as efficiently as possible. Therefore, the use of hybrid systems is analysed that include membrane separation and condensation or, alternatively, membrane separation followed by combustion.
ISSN:0255-2701
1873-3204
DOI:10.1016/S0255-2701(99)00010-0