Article: VOC and HAP removal from dryer exhaust gas by absorption into ionic liquids.(volatile organic compounds)(hazardous air pollutants)

Abstract

Currently, thermal oxidizers are commonly used to reduce emissions from dryers and presses at forest products facilities. These consume large quantities of natural gas and are expensive to operate. As an alternative, we developed and tested a lab-scale absorption system using a room temperature ionic liquid, tetradecy(trihexyl)phosphonium dicyanamide, as the absorbant. Tests were conducted on simulated exhaust containing only methanol and [alpha]-pinene, kiln dryer exhaust, and veneer dryer exhaust. Methanol, [alpha]-pinene, and formaldehyde were successfully removed from the exhaust. The total hydrocarbon reduction was 73 to 78 percent.

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