VOC specs generate new control methods: board industry studies ways to keep dryer, press emissions in compliance as regulations tighten. Regenerative thermal oxidation is one approach
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Oriented strand board manufacturers are under observation by government environment regulators because of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released during production. Such pollutants as resins, tars and terpenes are released into the waste system as gases during the high temperature drying and pressing process. The best control technology to use depends on a number of factors, including type of wood processed and source of emissions. Options under study include wet electrostatic precipitators, dry electrostatic filter beds and regenerative thermal oxidation. Each method is described and results are discussed.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1993
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Many factors dictate VOC system choices
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Industries such as woodworking, paint spraying/baking, sewage treatment and chemical manufacturing must all comply with emissions control regulations for volatile organic compounds (VOCS). Some of the technologies that industries can use to comply include biofiltration, condensing systems, wet scrubbing,carbon absorption and catalytic conversion. There are some VOCS that are not easily cleaned with catalytic conversion including sulfur, particulates and heavy hydrocarbons. Costs of using a thermal system versus a regenerative system are discussed.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1995
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Quebec's GBA buys 60% of Arkansas' Hi-Tech Engineering
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GBA Industrial Equipment company purchased 60% of Hi-Tech Engineering Inc. The new company will be a leader in sawmill optimization technology with facilities, products, and customer centers in both the United States and Canada. In addition, other acquisitions and mergers in the lumber, paper products, and forest products industries are discussed.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1999
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