Rotary kiln incineration II. Laboratory-scale desorption and kiln-simulator studies - solids

J. S. Lighty, R. M. Britt, D. W. Pershing, W. D. Owens, V. A. Cundy

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Abstract

With landfill costs increasing and regulations on landfilling becoming more stringent, alternatives to conventional hazardous waste treatment strategies are becoming more desirable. Incineration is presently a permanent, proven solution for the disposal of most organic contaminants, but also a costly one, especially in the case of solids which require some auxiliary fuel. The goal of this research is to develop an understanding of the phenomena associated with the evolution of contaminants from solids in the primary combustor of an incineration system. A four-fold approach is being used. First, a bench-scale particle-characterization reactor was developed to study the transport phenomena on a particle basis, where the controlling processes are mainly intraparticle. Second, a bed-characterization reactor was built to examine the controlling transport phenomena within a bed of particles, where the processes are primarily interparticle. The results of these studies can be applied to any primary combustor. A pilot-scale rotary kiln was developed to study the evolution of contaminants from solids within a realistic temperature and rotation environment. Finally, in situ measurements are being obtained from a full-scale rotary-kiln. This paper describes results obtained in a study using a commercial sorbent contaminated with toluene. The data are from the particle-characterization reactor and the rotary-kiln simulator. The results show that the method of contamination and charge size do not have a large effect on desorption, while temperature and contaminant concentration are important parameters in the evolution of contaminants in a rotary kiln.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)187-193
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Air & Waste Management Association
Volume39
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1989

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  • Chemical Engineering

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