title: Biofiltration of isopropyl alcohol by a trickle-bed air biofilter.
abstract: The performance of trickle-bed air biofilter (TBAB) for the removal of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) was evaluated in concentrations varying from 100 to 500 ppmv and at empty-bed residence time (EBRT) varying from 20 to 90 s. Nearly complete IPA removal could be achieved for influent carbon loading between 6 and 88 g/m3 x h. The TBAB appears efficient for controlling IPA emission under low-to-high carbon loading conditions. Carbon recoveries of 95-99% were achieved demonstrating the accuracy of results. Applicable operating conditions of TBAB for controlling IPA emission were suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Kwotsair
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Chungsying
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lu
mesh_terms: D019840:2-Propanol / Q000378:metabolism*; D000332:Aerobiosis; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000378:metabolism; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002244:Carbon / Q000378:metabolism; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000032:analysis; D005374:Filtration; D007220:Industrial Waste / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012722:Sewage / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D007220:Industrial Waste; D012722:Sewage; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002244:Carbon; D019840:2-Propanol