Pollutant Reduction Control Equipment Quiz

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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?

Wet scrubbing (correct)

Cyclone separation

Catalytic reduction

Electrostatic precipitation

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?

Catalyst bed Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue that may arise if the waste gas distribution in an oxidizer is not uniform?

Incomplete combustion of VOCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of soot blowers in an oxidizer system?

To remove deposited particulates from the heat transfer surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical temperature range for thermal oxidation of pollutants?

$650-980 °C$ Signup and view all the answers

Why is the waste gas typically diluted with air before entering the thermal oxidizer?

To ensure the lower explosive limit (LEL) is a maximum of 25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preheating the feed stream using a heat exchanger?

To achieve the desired operating temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the burner in a thermal oxidizer is correct?

The burner may utilize the air in the process-waste stream or a separate source of outside air as the combustion air. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of intense mixing in the reaction zone of a thermal oxidizer?

To ensure turbulence and complete combustion of the unreacted feed stream Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is not typically used in a thermal oxidizer?

Catalyst bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a multi-jet ground flare compared to an elevated flare?

It generates less noise Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum lower heating value of the waste gases required for a flare to be used effectively?

7.4 MJ/m^3 Signup and view all the answers

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?

Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of soot blowers in a thermal oxidizer system?

To clean the heat exchanger surfaces and maintain heat transfer efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which design consideration is most important when selecting a thermal oxidizer for a chemical industry application?

Maximizing the residence time of the waste gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the refractory or ceramic lining in a multi-jet ground flare?

To contain the heat and noise generated by the flare Signup and view all the answers

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