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Multi- Vortex System for Recovering Volatile Organic Contaminants from Industrial Gas
EPA Contract Number: 68D10062Title: Multi- Vortex System for Recovering Volatile Organic Contaminants from Industrial Gas
Investigators: Gourdine, Meredith C.
Small Business: Energy Innovations Inc.
EPA Contact: Richards, April
Phase: I
Project Period: September 1, 1991 through March 1, 1992
Project Amount: $49,500
RFA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I (1991) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: SBIR - Air Pollution , Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) , Air Quality and Air Toxics
Description:
More cost effective systems are needed for recovering volatile organic contaminants (VoCs) from industrial ex- haust gas. The proposed approach is to cool the gas well below the dew point of the VOCS. Normally, ice and dirt form on the condensing surface, reducing the heat transfer rate, requiring shut-down and preventive maintenance. En- ergy Innovation, Inc.'s, innovation will eliminate these requirements. Mathematical models will be generated and experiments conducted for verification of the proposed theory.The object of this research is to demonstrate the feasibility of building a reliable, compact VOC recovery system with a substantial reduction of energy requirements.
Supplemental Keywords:
Sustainable Industry/Business, Scientific Discipline, Air, Economic, Social, & Behavioral Science Research Program, Technology for Sustainable Environment, Economics & Decision Making, Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, & Physics, Market mechanisms, cleaner production/pollution prevention, air toxics, industrial waste, emissions control, emission controls, air emissions, control, cost effective, cost effectiveness, exhaust gas, VOC recovery, Multi-Vortex System, industrial air pollution, emission control technologies, recovery, air pollutants, energy efficiency, VOCs, industrial effluents, recovery technologies, air pollution, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Progress and Final Reports:
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