CONTROL OF VOLATILE ORGANIC-COMPOUNDS BY THE CATALYTIC REVERSE PROCESS

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作者
MATROS, YS [1 ]
BUNIMOVICH, GA [1 ]
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[1] WASHINGTON UNIV,DEPT CHEM ENGN,ST LOUIS,MO 63130
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10.1021/ie00044a016
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TQ [化学工业];
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0817 ;
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The catalytic reverse process employs a fixed catalyst bed placed between two beds of noncatalytic material. The gas flow direction in such a ''sandwich'' is periodically switched from one end to the other. Using a mathematical model of this unsteady-state process, this work discusses the efficiency of the catalytic reverse process for the purification of industrial off-gases containing various volatile organic compounds. A method of process economics optimization is considered. Advantages of the catalytic reverse process in comparison with the traditional steady-state catalytic and regenerative incineration processes of volatile organic compound control are discussed. Potential application of the reverse process and first steps made in this direction by industry are discussed.
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