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What is the primary purpose of turbulence in a thermal oxidizer?
What is the primary purpose of turbulence in a thermal oxidizer?
- To reduce the pressure drop across the oxidizer
- To ensure complete mixing of oxygen and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (correct)
- To increase the residence time of the gas stream
- To prevent the formation of soot and particulates
What additional treatment may be required if the waste gas stream contains chlorine or sulfur compounds?
What additional treatment may be required if the waste gas stream contains chlorine or sulfur compounds?
- Wet scrubbing (correct)
- Cyclone separation
- Catalytic reduction
- Electrostatic precipitation
What is the primary function of a flare in an industrial plant?
What is the primary function of a flare in an industrial plant?
- To recover valuable hydrocarbons
- To control the temperature in the reactor
- To combust waste gases safely (correct)
- To reduce the pressure in the system
Which component of a catalytic oxidizer is responsible for reducing the required operating temperature?
Which component of a catalytic oxidizer is responsible for reducing the required operating temperature?
What is a potential issue that may arise if the waste gas distribution in an oxidizer is not uniform?
What is a potential issue that may arise if the waste gas distribution in an oxidizer is not uniform?
What is the purpose of soot blowers in an oxidizer system?
What is the purpose of soot blowers in an oxidizer system?
What is the typical temperature range for thermal oxidation of pollutants?
What is the typical temperature range for thermal oxidation of pollutants?
Why is the waste gas typically diluted with air before entering the thermal oxidizer?
Why is the waste gas typically diluted with air before entering the thermal oxidizer?
What is the purpose of preheating the feed stream using a heat exchanger?
What is the purpose of preheating the feed stream using a heat exchanger?
Which of the following statements about the burner in a thermal oxidizer is correct?
Which of the following statements about the burner in a thermal oxidizer is correct?
What is the purpose of intense mixing in the reaction zone of a thermal oxidizer?
What is the purpose of intense mixing in the reaction zone of a thermal oxidizer?
Which of the following components is not typically used in a thermal oxidizer?
Which of the following components is not typically used in a thermal oxidizer?
What is the primary advantage of using a multi-jet ground flare compared to an elevated flare?
What is the primary advantage of using a multi-jet ground flare compared to an elevated flare?
What is the minimum lower heating value of the waste gases required for a flare to be used effectively?
What is the minimum lower heating value of the waste gases required for a flare to be used effectively?
Which type of thermal oxidizer is best suited for handling continuous or intermittent feeds of waste gas at low pollutant concentrations and lower heating values less than 3.7 MJ/m^3?
Which type of thermal oxidizer is best suited for handling continuous or intermittent feeds of waste gas at low pollutant concentrations and lower heating values less than 3.7 MJ/m^3?
What is the primary purpose of soot blowers in a thermal oxidizer system?
What is the primary purpose of soot blowers in a thermal oxidizer system?
Which design consideration is most important when selecting a thermal oxidizer for a chemical industry application?
Which design consideration is most important when selecting a thermal oxidizer for a chemical industry application?
What is the primary function of the refractory or ceramic lining in a multi-jet ground flare?
What is the primary function of the refractory or ceramic lining in a multi-jet ground flare?
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