A full-scale biotrickling filter (BTF) treating acetone air emissions of wood-coating activities showed difficulties to achieve outlet concentrations lower than 125 mg C m, especially for high inlet concentrations and oscillating emissions. To solve this problem, a laboratory investigation on acetone removal was carried out simulating typical industrial conditions: discontinuous and variable inlet concentrations and intermittent spraying. The results were evaluated in terms of removal efficiency and outlet gas emission pattern. Industrial emissions and operational protocols were simulated: inlet load up to 70 g C m h during 2 cycles of 4 h per day and intermittent trickling of 15 min per hour. The outlet gas stream of the pollutant was affected by intermittent spraying, causing a fugitive emission of pollutant. Complete removal efficiency was obtained during non-spraying. Average removal efficiencies higher than 85% were obtained, showing the feasibility of BTF to treat acetone. The outlet gas stream showed a clear dependence on the pH of the trickling liquid, decreasing the removal at pH < 5.5. Thus, a proper control of alkalinity, with regular NaHCO addition, was required for successful operation. The laboratory findings were fruitfully transferred to the industry, and the removal of acetone by full-scale BTF was improved.
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