Abstract
One problem encountered in the current incineration technology is the time lag between the introduction of waste in the incinerator and the analysis of products. In this paper, the flame potential is proposed as a parameter for monitoring the incineration process. For a given steady state, a relation between the measured flame potential and some incineration products of some organic compounds (benzene and heptane) has been found. Carbon monoxide concentration in the exhaust gas has been found to be linearly related to the flame potential. Measurement of the flame potential could, therefore, indicate the performance of the incineration process. Such a parameter has the potential of in situ monitoring of incineration process. It is established very rapidly, and does not have the disadvantage of a large time lag between the introduction of the waste and the analysis of the exhaust gas in the incinerator.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 139-146 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Environmental Engineering Science |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Flame potential
- Incineration
- Waste
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Chemistry
- Waste Management and Disposal
- Pollution