Method and apparatus for destruction of volatile organic compound flows of varying concentration
US5635139A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23G2207/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses for treating gas streams containing variations in VOC concentration whereby the VOC's are destroyed in a combination non-catalytic/catalytic oxidation system are disclosed. A non-catalytic destruction matrix composed of inert ceramic materials that enhance process mixing and provide thermal inertia for process stability is used when VOC concentrations are high and a catalytic oxidizer is principally used when VOC concentrations are low. The exhaust from the non-catalytic destruction matrix is passed through the catalytic oxidizer to maintain proper catalytic oxidizer operating temperatures. Supplemental fuel and air are added as appropriate upstream or downstream of the non-catalytic oxidizer to maintain proper heat values in each portion of the system.
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