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Simultaneous Removal of Gas and Dust by Activated Carbon Coated Electrode

  • Kim, Kwang Soo (Department of Water Resources & Environment Research, Korea Institute of Construction Technology) ;
  • Park, Jung O (Materials and Components Policy Team, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology) ;
  • Lee, Ju Haeng (Department of Construction Environment Engineering, University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Jun, Tae Hwan (Department of Construction Environment Engineering, University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Kim, Ilho (Department of Water Resources & Environment Research, Korea Institute of Construction Technology)
  • Received : 2012.11.15
  • Accepted : 2013.07.24
  • Published : 2013.12.30
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Abstract

This study aimed to develop a new dust collecting system equipped with an activated carbon (A.C.) coated electrode. Before fabrication, pre-treatment of A.C. was performed to remove metal ions within the A.C. to enlarge its specific surface area. Then, pre-treated A.C., black carbon, polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), and methanol were mixed to make a gel compound, which was coated onto aluminum plates to fabricate electrodes. The optimal mixing ratio of A.C., black carbon, PVAc, and methanol was found to be 10 g: 2 g: 3 g: 20 mL. After fabrication, the electrodes were used in the batch-type experiment for $NH_3$ and $H_2S$ removal. The reduction rates of the gases were high at the beginning and slowly reduced with time. Dust collection experiments were conducted in continuous flow, with various voltages applied. Compared to 5 kV, dust removal efficiency was 1.5 times higher when 10 kV was applied. Increasing the number of electrodes applied also increased the collecting efficiency. The correlation coefficient between actual collecting efficiency and trend line was higher than 99%. Consequently, the novel dust collection system equipped with A.C. coated electrode appears to be a promising substitute for existing dust-control devices.

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