Microwave process for removal and destruction of volatile organic compounds

Abstract

AbstractThe CHA microwave‐based gas cleanup process is designed to capture and destroy a wide variety of both chlorinated and non‐chlorinated VOCs, many of which are commonly found at industrial and military sites. In addition, the CHA process also removes the pollutants SO2 and NOx from flue gases. Recently, we constructed a microwave air purification system to remove solvents from spray painting operations and supply recovered solvent vapor to a biofilter field demonstration unit at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama, Florida. The potential applications and laboratory test results of the microwave air purification process are presented.