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Biofiltration Kinetics of a Gaseous Aldehyde Mixture Using a Synthetic Matrix
Although aldehydes contribute to ozone and particulate matter formation, there has been little research on the biofiltration of these volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially as mixtures. Biofiltration degradation kinetics of an aldehyde mixture containing hexanal, 2-methylbutanal (2-MB), and 3-methylbutanal (3-MB) was investigated using a bench-scale, synthetic, media-based biofilter. The adsorption capacity of the synthetic media for a model VOC, 3-methylbutanal, was 10 times that of compost. Periodic residence time distribution analysis (over the course of 1 yr) via a tracer study (84–99% recovery), indicated plug flow without channeling in the synthetic media and lack of compaction in the reactor. Simple first-order and zero-order kinetic models both equally fit the experimental data, yet analysis of the measured rate constants versus fractional conversion suggested an overall first-order model was more appropriate. Kinetic analysis indicated that hexanal had a significantly higher reaction rate (k = 0.09 ± 0.005 1/sec; 23 ± 1.3 ppmv) compared with the branched aldehydes (k = 0.04 ± 0.0036 1/sec; 31 ± 1.6 ppmv for 2-MB and 0.03 ± 0.0051 1/sec; 22 ± 1.3 ppmv for 3-MB). After 3 months of operation, all three compounds reached 100% removal (50 sec residence time, 18–46 ppmv inlet). Media samples withdrawn from the biofilter and observed under scanning electron microscopy analysis indicated microbial growth, suggesting removal of the aldehydes could be attributed to biodegradation.
Biofiltration Kinetics of a Gaseous Aldehyde Mixture Using a Synthetic Matrix
Although aldehydes contribute to ozone and particulate matter formation, there has been little research on the biofiltration of these volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially as mixtures. Biofiltration degradation kinetics of an aldehyde mixture containing hexanal, 2-methylbutanal (2-MB), and 3-methylbutanal (3-MB) was investigated using a bench-scale, synthetic, media-based biofilter. The adsorption capacity of the synthetic media for a model VOC, 3-methylbutanal, was 10 times that of compost. Periodic residence time distribution analysis (over the course of 1 yr) via a tracer study (84–99% recovery), indicated plug flow without channeling in the synthetic media and lack of compaction in the reactor. Simple first-order and zero-order kinetic models both equally fit the experimental data, yet analysis of the measured rate constants versus fractional conversion suggested an overall first-order model was more appropriate. Kinetic analysis indicated that hexanal had a significantly higher reaction rate (k = 0.09 ± 0.005 1/sec; 23 ± 1.3 ppmv) compared with the branched aldehydes (k = 0.04 ± 0.0036 1/sec; 31 ± 1.6 ppmv for 2-MB and 0.03 ± 0.0051 1/sec; 22 ± 1.3 ppmv for 3-MB). After 3 months of operation, all three compounds reached 100% removal (50 sec residence time, 18–46 ppmv inlet). Media samples withdrawn from the biofilter and observed under scanning electron microscopy analysis indicated microbial growth, suggesting removal of the aldehydes could be attributed to biodegradation.
Biofiltration Kinetics of a Gaseous Aldehyde Mixture Using a Synthetic Matrix
Wang, Li (author) / Kolar, Praveen (author) / Kastner, James R. (author) / Herner, Brian (author)
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association ; 58 ; 412-423
2008-03-01
12 pages
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