The Knudsen-diffusion catalytic membrane reactor: An efficient contactor for the combustion of volatile organic compounds

被引:31
作者
Pina, MP [1 ]
Menendez, M [1 ]
Santamaria, J [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV ZARAGOZA,DEPT ENVIRONM CHEM & ENGN,E-50009 ZARAGOZA,SPAIN
关键词
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs); catalytic combustion; ceramic membrane reactors;
D O I
10.1016/S0926-3373(96)00081-1
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A new type of contactor is proposed for the combustion of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in diluted streams. This is based on the use of Pt/gamma-Al2O3 catalytic ceramic membranes operating in the Knudsen diffusion regime, which gives a highly efficient contact between the reactant feedstream and the catalytic material on the membrane. Essentially, complete combustion of toluene (used as an example of VOCs) in the range 100 to 5100 ppm was achieved at temperatures between 150 and 206 degrees C, using superficial velocities between 3 and 7.5 m/h.
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页码:L19 / L27
页数:9
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