Plasma-arc and other thermal treatment technologies: Applied to persistent organic pollutants

Author: (USA) Brunner / (USA) Fan Aibao / Yu Gang
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book introduces plasma-arc and other thermal treatment technologies that can be applied to the treatment of persistent organic pollutants. The book is divided into 9 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, Chapter 2 summarizes the properties and characteristics of the first 12 persistent organic pollutants controlled by the Convention, Chapter 3 introduces some basic issues in combustion processes, Chapter 4 elaborates on the relationship between the decomposition of persistent organic pollutants and temperature as well as residence time, Chapter 5 systematically introduces various types of incinerators, Chapter 6 explores the feasibility of disposing of persistent organic pollutants using various industrial processes, Chapter 7 provides a detailed description of plasma-arc systems, Chapter 8 introduces the emission and control of gas pollutants during waste thermal treatment processes, and Chapter 9 introduces the planning and implementation of disposal measures. The book is comprehensive, detailed, and highly practical, serving as a reference for the United Nations Environment Programme in developing technical guidelines for environmentally sound management of persistent organic pollutants. This book can be used as a textbook or teaching reference for graduate students and senior undergraduate students in environmental science, environmental engineering, and related fields. It is also suitable for researchers, engineering technicians, and management personnel engaged in the disposal of hazardous waste, medical waste, and municipal solid waste incineration.