Modeling of volatile organic compounds condensation in fluidized bed

A model of volatile organic compound condensation in dense fluidized bed was used to simulate a new depollution process by separation in fluidized bed. The volatile compounds are condensed and captured by fluidized porous particles before being renewed in an evaporation reactor and recirculated to the condensation riser. This study shows how a large bed height, a small superficial gas velocity, a cold wall temperature provided that the condensation products that do not turn into solid state give a high and stable abatement rate as well as it provides a good use of the internal porosity of the particles. It is also demonstrated that, as already known after thermodynamics constraints, this condensation process is better adapted to high-concentrated effluent and needs a complementary separation system if regulations are severe.     

Separation of volatile compounds by condensation in a fluidized bed

A depollution process by separation in fluidized bed has been studied. Volatile compounds are condensed and captured by fluidized porous particles before being renewed in an evaporation reactor. This study shows that low superficial gas velocity, cold bed temperature gave a high and stable abatement rate as well as they provided a good use of the internal porosity of the particles to stock the liquid condensates. The bed remained correctly fluidized until the particles are saturated with adsorbate. Simulations by a previously developed model have then be compared to empirical results. Particle internal porosity proved to be well used as a storage capacity for the liquid fractions of pollutants before any liquid fraction concentrated on the external surface provoked defluidization. Experiences of particle regeneration by heating confirmed the mass balance precision and also proved the feasibility of the whole process.     

Gas-solid adsorption of selected volatile organic compounds on titanium dioxide Degussa P25

This paper focuses on the adsorption of gaseous trichloroethylene, toluene and chlorobenzene on the photocatalyst TiO₂ Degussa P25. An optimized EPICS (Equilibrium Partitioning In Closed Systems) methodology was used to study equilibrium partitioning. For the three compounds investigated, equilibrium adsorption was reached within of incubation. Adsorption isotherms, determined at a temperature (T) of and relative humidities (RH) of 0.0% and 57.8% were found to be linear (R²>0.993,n=5), indicating that no monolayer surface coverage was reached in the concentration interval studied ). Within the linear part of the isotherm, the influence of both relative humidity and temperature was investigated in a systematic way and discussed from a thermodynamic point of view. Data analysis resulted in a double linear regression for 22% ?RH?90% and . The equilibrium adsorption coefficient represents the equilibrium concentration ratio and ΔU_ads is the internal energy of adsorption . At RH=0.0%, experimental K values were a factor 5-10 higher than those expected from the regression equation, indicating that another adsorption mechanism becomes important below monolayer surface coverage of TiO₂ by water vapour molecules. Since surface interactions are of primary importance in photocatalytic reactions, this paper contributes to a better understanding of the basic mechanisms of TiO₂ mediated heterogeneous photocatalysis and is an interesting tool for developing optimized mathematical models.     

植物释放VOOs的研究

植物源释放的挥发性有机物（BVOCs）占到了全球挥发性有机物（VOCs）排放总量约70％,在生态系统中起着重要的作用,且与人们健康息息相关,对环境安全和人类生存健康具有重要的影响。主要综述了BVOCs中异戊二烯及单萜烯等几种重要的植物释放物,概括了它们的分类、作用、释放影响因素以及对它们的研究情况。     

沸石分子筛用于VOCs吸附脱除的应用研究进展

挥发性有机化合物（volatile organic compounds,VOCs）作为空气中有机污染物的主要成分,对环境与人类健康造成了严重的危害。吸附法可有效富集低浓度VOCs气体,成本低、易操作,是末端治理去除VOCs的主要技术。沸石分子筛具有高度有序、孔径可调的微孔孔道,可实现VOCs分子的选择性吸附,且热稳定性极佳,易于脱附再生,是一种优良的VOCs气体吸附剂。本文分别从沸石分子筛的结构性质、复合型分子筛吸附剂以及整体式分子筛吸附剂三方面详细介绍了沸石分子筛用于VOCs吸附脱除的研究进展。结果表明,变换骨架拓扑结构以及补偿阳离子类型,可实现对VOCs分子进行选择性吸附;提高结构疏水性可有效降低高湿度条件下水分子对VOCs的竞争吸附,增强分子筛吸附剂的环境适应性;通过孔道多级化或与其他介/大孔构建复合型吸附剂,可提高分子筛吸附剂的比表面积和孔容,增大对VOCs的吸附容量;沸石分子筛可构建为整体式吸附剂,相较于颗粒型吸附剂,其机械强度更高,应用性更强。文章还指出,作为整体式分子筛吸附剂的典型代表,分子筛转轮吸附技术在高通量、高压降等吸附工况条件下均表现出极佳的VOCs吸附脱除效率,已广泛应用于工业排放VOCs的有效治理。     

GC-MS测定饮用水中挥发性有机物

建立了吹扫捕集与气相色谱/质谱(GC-MS)联用测定饮用水中13种挥发性有机物的测定方法.该方法的加标回收率在90%～110%,相对标准偏差小于5.0%,灵敏度高,准确度好,已成功地用于饮用水中挥发性有机污染物的测定,且结果令人满意.     

燃烧处理挥发性有机污染物的研究进展

随着环境问题的日益严重,治理作为PM_2.5前体的挥发性有机物（VOCs）越来越受到重视,燃烧法是目前常用的处理VOCs污染物技术之一。本文从燃烧的机理出发综述了燃烧法处理VOCs的研究进展,将燃烧法分为两大类,即非催化燃烧法和催化燃烧法。非催化燃烧法中从燃烧方式出发,总结了直接燃烧法、蓄热式热力燃烧法、多孔介质燃烧法的研究进展,并对燃烧影响因素进行了综述。在催化燃烧法中阐述了贵金属催化剂、非贵金属催化剂和复合金属氧化物催化剂的研究进展,探讨了催化剂的失活问题,分析了每种催化剂的优势与不足。贵金属催化剂活性高,但是价格昂贵、稳定性差;非贵金属催化剂价格低廉、寿命长,但是起燃温度高;复合金属氧化物催化剂活性高、抗毒性强,但是制备工艺复杂。最后基于目前的研究现状和不足,展望了未来燃烧法处理VOCs的研究方向为：结合实际应用的工艺条件和催化燃烧的机理,制备出活性高、价格低廉、抗毒性强和寿命长的催化剂用于蓄热式催化燃烧技术;将催化燃烧和多孔介质燃烧相结合,开发出高效、稳定、经济的燃烧技术处理VOCs污染物。     

冷凝和吸附集成技术回收有机废气

有机废气治理的难度在于石化、石油、化工等领域的工艺不同,导致排放的废气组分及浓度相差很大。根据有机废气的特点,选择合适的工艺进行有效治理并实现资源回收是非常必要的。目前,冷凝和吸附集成工艺回收有机废气成为人们的研究重点。冷凝法回收有机废气应用于高浓度场合,尤其适合应用在集成工艺的前端。吸附法回收技术更适合于低浓度油气吸附,作为集成技术的后端处理。有机废气冷凝和吸附集成技术,既发挥冷凝法在冷凝高浓度油气方面高效的优势,以及吸附法在吸附低浓度油气时可以将油气浓度控制在很低范围的优势,同时又可避免单纯冷凝技术由于低温冷凝而引起的成本及操作费用剧增,以及吸附法由于吸附高浓度油气而产生的安全隐患。通过对冷凝和吸附段的工艺及结构参数进行优化,并选择合适的制冷剂及吸附剂,以期最终达到回收率、设备投资、运行能耗及安全性等综合技术经济指标的最优化。     

Liquid and vapor phase adsorption of chlorinated volatile organic compounds on hydrophobic molecular sieves

This work focused on the potential application of various hydrophobic molecular sieves for the sorption of four model chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs, i.e., chloroform, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and carbon tetrachloride) from dilute liquid water streams.

Results obtained thus far have shown that silicalite-1 has a high affinity for these CVOCs, higher in fact than Centaur^® activated carbon, used as a benchmark in this study. Loading results for trichloroethylene from both liquid and vapor phase indicated that the liquid phase did not penetrate the pores of silicalite-1, while the solution did penetrate the pores of Centaur^® and a dealuminated NaY used for comparison.

Finally, three definitions from the literature for the “hydrophobicity” of molecular sieves were considered. An alternative definition for hydrophobicity is introduced here, which is easy to determine and is based on water retention.     

挥发性有机化合物的净化处理技术

有机废气中大多含有低浓度的苯、甲苯、苯乙烯、多环芳烃等挥发性有机化合物（VOCs）。治理VOCs污染是大气污染治理的重要组成部分。叙述了吸收法、吸附法、生物法和低温等离子体4种废气净化技术的原理和国内外研究进展情况,并对其发展前景和研究方向进行了探讨。最后认为有机废气的联合协同处理方法是今后的一个重要研究方向。     

Hierarchical pore structure of activated carbon fabricated by CO2/microwave for volatile organic compounds adsorption

An activated carbon pore-expanding technique was achieved through innovative reactivation by CO_2/microwave.The original and modified activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption–desorption,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microcopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The mesopore volume increased from 0.122 cm~3·g~(-1) to 0.270 cm~3·g~(-1),and a hierarchical pore structure was formed.A gradual decrease in the phenolic hydroxyl and carboxyl groups on the surface of activated carbon enhanced the surface inertia of granular activated carbon(GAC).The toluene desorption rate of the modified sample increased by 8.81% compared with that of the original GAC.Adsorption isotherm fittings revealed that the Langmuir model was applicable for the original and modified activated carbons.The isosteric adsorption heat of toluene on the activated carbon decreased by approximately 50%,which endowed the modified sample with excellent stability in application.The modified samples showed an enhanced desorption performance of toluene,thereby opening a way to extend the cycle life and improve the economic performance of carbon adsorbent in practical engineering applications.     

A mini-review on the modeling of volatile organic compound adsorption in activated carbons: Equilibrium,dynamics, and heat effects

The research on the adsorption equilibria, kinetics, and increase in process temperature of the volatile organic compound (VOC) adsorption in porous materials ensures safe production, thereby reducing production costs and improving separation efficiency. Therefore, it is critical in predicting the entire adsorption process based on minimal or no experimental input of the adsorbate and adsorbent. We discuss, in this review, the factors that affect the adsorption performance of VOCs in activated carbons, including the adsorption equilibrium, adsorption kinetics, and exotherm during adsorption. Subsequently, the existing prediction models are summarized and compared concerning the adsorption equilibrium, adsorption kinetics, and exothermic process of adsorption. We then propose a new prediction model based on intermolecular interaction and provide an outlook toward the design and manipulation of efficient adsorbents for the VOC system.     

大气环境影响评价中挥发性有机化合物与非甲烷总烃的异同

分别从定义、监测与分析方法、执行标准等3个角度深入系统地分析了挥发性有机化合物(VOCs)和非甲烷总烃(NMHC)的异同。结果表明,NMHC的范畴在是否应包括含氧烃方面尚存在争议;目前VOCs和NMHC的实际监测分析方法与相关标准中规定的方法不完全一致;VOCs和NMHC参照执行的环境质量标准和排放标准较为混乱。对此,在大气环境影响评价中建议同时监测VOCs和NMHC,并制订统一的环境标准。     

Adsorption behaviors of organic vapors using mesoporous silica particles made by evaporation induced self-assembly method

Spherical mesoporous silica materials with controllable surface area and uniform pore size were synthesized via evaporation induced self-assembly (EISA) method in this study. Both well-ordered and less-ordered mesoporous silica particle (MSP) adsorbents were made via adjusting the surfactant/silica precursor molar ratio. And the relationships between the physical characteristics of MSP adsorbents and the acetone adsorption behaviors were examined for the first time. The results indicated that an increase in the specific surface area results in an increase in the acetone adsorption capacity. But if a further increase in the surface area causes a less structured adsorbent then the acetone adsorption capacity could become less even though the specific surface area is of the highest value of . The acetone adsorption capacity of well-ordered MSP adsorbent is more than twice of that of the commercial ZSM-5 zeolite adsorbent due to its relatively higher surface area and uniform pores. The well-ordered structure of MSP also leads to higher acetone adsorption efficiency and a sharper breakthrough curve due to fast pore diffusion.     

Statistical condensation adsorption isotherms of gas molecules adsorbed on porous adsorbents, surface monolayer adsorption isotherms and hysteresis phenomena

Condensation adsorption isotherms of type IV (or V) according to BDDT classification on porous adsorbents composed of one or two groups of adsorption sites are derived statistically. When Β_c1 (or Β_c2) is less than unity, the isotherm becomes type IV, and when it is greater than unity, the isotherm becomes type V. It is understood that the negative sign(-) of the additional adsorption energy, q, in the nth layer in deriving those theoretical isotherms plays a decisive role on the horizontally flat approach to the axis of the isotherm near the saturation vapor pressure. The values of the surface area can be calculated easily. The pore radii of all the adsorbents which we have obtained by using the derived isotherms with respect to the appropriately selected experimental data agree with those obtained by using the Kelvin equation. Many surface mono-layer adsorption isotherms are obtained in the process of deriving the various adsorption isotherms. From them we can learn that the surface sites are not adsorbed completely even near the saturated vapor pressure, and we can find the range of error by comparing them with v_ms of the BET equation. We could mention through judging the results of a great deal of the experimental isotherm data of types IV and V that “the cause of hysteresis phenomena of the condensation adsorption-desorption of gases is originated from the deviation from the thermodynamically reversible adsorption-desorption process in the condensation adsorption-desorption of gases”.     

Combustion of volatile organic compounds in two-component mixtures over monolithic perovskite catalysts

Activity of monolithic perovskite catalysts in oxidation of selected hydrocarbons and oxy-derivatives, oxidized individually and in two-component mixtures, as well as the reaction selectivity were investigated. One bulk perovskite (LaMn₂O₃) catalyst and two catalysts based on LaMn₂O₃ with addition of silver (25 at.%) coated on cordierite support were prepared for the study. The efficiency of oxy-derivatives oxidation was higher than that of hydrocarbon oxidation, but some by-products (first of all aldehydes) were detected in the flue gases. Addition of silver to the active phase improved catalyst activity and selectivity to CO₂ and water. The “mixture effect” on catalyst activity and selectivity depended on composition of the reaction mixture and the catalyst used. The presence of oxy-derivative in the reaction mixture inhibited oxidation of hydrocarbons. Toluene inhibited the process of oxy-derivatives conversion and increased the concentration of incomplete oxidation products.     

A kinetic study of organic compounds (acetone,toluene, n-hexane and n-decane) adsorption behavior on activated carbon under supercritical carbon dioxide conditions at temperature from 313 to 353 K and at pressure from 4.2 to 15.0 MPa

Adsorption kinetics of four volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (acetone, toluene, n-hexane and n-decane) on activated carbon under supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) conditions was studied. Breakthrough curve measurements of VOCs in scCO₂ were performed with a fixed bed method for activated carbon (ca. mean particles diameter: 100 μm, specific surface area: 1300 m²/g and mean pore diameter: 0.687 nm, respectively). The measured breakthrough curves could be correlated with a kinetic model by using only one fitting parameter (effective diffusion coefficient in pore) within 10% of average relative deviation. The determined effective diffusion coefficient decreased with decreasing temperatures and increasing pressures at all conditions. Additionally, a generalized model of the determined effective diffusion coefficients was developed, and the proposed model could satisfactorily describe temperature and pressure dependence at all VOCs conditions.     

Coordination polymers: Opportunities and challenges for monitoring volatile organic compounds

Coordination polymers (CPs) are emerging as the next generation of macromolecules for many industrial and technological applications. The highly porous nature of these CPs offers the opportunity to exploit them as very effective adsorbents for gaseous molecules, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Release of VOCs into the environment is highly undesirable as they can be extremely harmful to general public health and environmental quality. Lately, a large volume of the scientific literature has pointed toward the potentially important role of CPs in the monitoring and analysis of VOCs, offering unprecedented detection limits. This review discusses the opportunities and challenges for the use of CP materials in such applications, describing their general working principles, analytical performance, advantages, and limitations. Recent progress in the application of CPs in the detection, monitoring, and analysis of VOCs is critically reviewed. The discussion is further extended to cover future applications and current research activities in this emerging analytical field.     

Concentration control of volatile organic compounds by ionic liquid absorption and desorption

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are difficult to be eliminated safely and effectively because of their large concentration fluctuations. Thus, maintaining a stable concentration of VOCs is a significant study. In this research, H₂O, Tween-80,[Emim]BF₄,[Emim]PF₆, and[Hnmp]HSO₄ were applied to absorb and desorb simulated VOCs. The ionic liquid[Emim]BF₄ demonstrated the best performance and was thus selected for further experiments. As the ionic liquid acted as a buffer, the toluene concentration with a fluctuation of 2000-20000 mg·m^-3 was stabilized at 6000-12000 mg·m^-3. Heating distillation (90℃) was highly efficient to recover[Emim]BF₄ from toluene. The regenerated[Emim]BF₄ could retain its initial absorption capacity even after multiple cycles. Moreover,[Emim]BF₄ had the same buffer function on various aromatic hydrocarbons.     

Sorption and diffusion of volatile organic compounds in polydimethylsiloxane membranes

Sorption and diffusion of ethanol, 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA), and trichloroethylene (TCE) were investigated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes using a gravimetric technique. The thermodynamic equilibrium and kinetic properties were evaluated at temperatures of 25, 100, and 150°C. The sorption isotherms for TCA and TCE can be correlated well using the Flory-Huggins model. However, a three parameter Koningsveld-Kleinjtens variation to the Flory-Huggins equation is required for correlation of the ethanol isotherm. The solubility coefficients of TCA and TCE increase with activity, but it remains almost constant for ethanol. The calculated sorption energies reveal high positive heat of mixing for ethanol. TCA and TCE sorption in PDMS decreases strongly with temperature as opposed to ethanol. Clustering function analysis is used to explain the anomalous ethanol sorption and diffusion behavior in PDMS. TCA and TCE diffusivities do not exhibit large variations with volatile organic compound activity. However, ethanol demonstrates a maxima in its diffusivity at activities where it has minimum clustering tendencies. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 67: 165–175, 1998