Destruction of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Catalytic Oxidation

Open Access

1 February 1990

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association

Vol. 40 (2) , 254-259
https://doi.org/10.1080/10473289.1990.10466682

Abstract

Catalytic oxidation is an air pollution control technique in which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and vapor-phase air toxics in an air emission stream are oxidized with the help of a catalyst Design of catalytic systems for control of point source emissions is based on stream-specific characteristics and desired control efficiency. This paper discusses the key emission stream characteristics and VOC characteristics that affect the applicability of catalytic oxidation. The application of catalytic oxidation technology to four types of air emission sources is discussed: (1) groundwater stripping operations; (2) graphic arts facilities; (3) flexographic printing plants; and (4) latex monomer production. The characteristics of each of these emissions are discussed along with the catalytic technology used to control these emissions.