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Evaluation of Trickle-Bed Air Biofilter Performance under Periodic Stressed Operating Conditions as a Function of Styrene Loading
Trickle-bed air biofilters (TBABs) are suitable for treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at a significantly high practical loading because of their controlled environmental conditions. The application of TBAB for treating styrene-contaminated air under periodic backwashing and cyclical nonuse periods at a styrene loading of 0.64–3.17 kg chemical oxygen demand (COD)/m3·day was the main focus of this study.
Consistent long-term efficient performance of TBAB strongly depended on biomass control. A periodic in situ upflow with nutrient solution under media fluidization, that is, backwashing, was approached in this study. Two different nonuse periods were employed to simulate a shutdown for equipment repair or during weekends and holidays. The first is a starvation period without styrene loading, and the second is a stagnant period, which reflects no flow passing through the biofilter.
For styrene loadings up to 1.9 kg COD/m3·day, removal efficiencies consistently above 99% were achieved by conducting a coordinated biomass control strategy, that is, backwashing for 1 hr once per week. Under cyclical nonuse periods for styrene loadings up to 1.27 kg COD/m3·day, stable long-term performance of the biofilter was maintained at more than 99% removal without employing back-washing. No substantial impact of nonuse periods on the biofilter performance was revealed. However, a coordinated biomass control by backwashing subsequently was unavoidable for attaining consistently high removal efficiency at a styrene loading of 3.17 kg COD/m3·day.
As styrene loading was increased, reacclimation of the biofilter to reach the 99% removal efficiency following back-washing or the nonuse periods was delayed. After the nonuse periods, the response of the biofilter was a strong function of the biomass in the bed. No significant difference between the effects of the two different nonuse periods on TBAB performance was observed during the study period.
Evaluation of Trickle-Bed Air Biofilter Performance under Periodic Stressed Operating Conditions as a Function of Styrene Loading
Trickle-bed air biofilters (TBABs) are suitable for treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at a significantly high practical loading because of their controlled environmental conditions. The application of TBAB for treating styrene-contaminated air under periodic backwashing and cyclical nonuse periods at a styrene loading of 0.64–3.17 kg chemical oxygen demand (COD)/m3·day was the main focus of this study.
Consistent long-term efficient performance of TBAB strongly depended on biomass control. A periodic in situ upflow with nutrient solution under media fluidization, that is, backwashing, was approached in this study. Two different nonuse periods were employed to simulate a shutdown for equipment repair or during weekends and holidays. The first is a starvation period without styrene loading, and the second is a stagnant period, which reflects no flow passing through the biofilter.
For styrene loadings up to 1.9 kg COD/m3·day, removal efficiencies consistently above 99% were achieved by conducting a coordinated biomass control strategy, that is, backwashing for 1 hr once per week. Under cyclical nonuse periods for styrene loadings up to 1.27 kg COD/m3·day, stable long-term performance of the biofilter was maintained at more than 99% removal without employing back-washing. No substantial impact of nonuse periods on the biofilter performance was revealed. However, a coordinated biomass control by backwashing subsequently was unavoidable for attaining consistently high removal efficiency at a styrene loading of 3.17 kg COD/m3·day.
As styrene loading was increased, reacclimation of the biofilter to reach the 99% removal efficiency following back-washing or the nonuse periods was delayed. After the nonuse periods, the response of the biofilter was a strong function of the biomass in the bed. No significant difference between the effects of the two different nonuse periods on TBAB performance was observed during the study period.
Evaluation of Trickle-Bed Air Biofilter Performance under Periodic Stressed Operating Conditions as a Function of Styrene Loading
Kim, Daekeun (author) / Cal, Zhangli (author) / Sorial, George A. (author)
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association ; 55 ; 200-209
2005-02-01
10 pages
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