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Biofilters and activated carbon

How do they work? In biofilters, the substances to be purified are absorbed by the soft, porous material that makes up the filter bed (bark, peat, etc.), they diffuse into the aqueous film that wets and/or humidifies the material and are thus made available to be biodegraded by the microorganisms present in the natural matrix of which the bed is made. Biological filtration processes involve the use of a broad spectrum of ubiquitous microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, yeasts), capable of metabolising most natural organic and inorganic compounds through biological reactions, oxidations, reductions and hydrolysis.

Activated carbon adsorption columns are used for the abatement of odours and low concentrations of VOCs or solvents, through the adsorption of the pollutant contained in the gaseous emission to an adsorbent material that is periodically disposed of and replaced. With activated carbon treatment, the aeriform stream containing airborne organic pollutants is sucked in by one or more fans, downstream of which one or more filters may be installed. The spent carbon must be periodically extracted from the columns and sent for disposal or regeneration. 

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81319

Biofiltration plant for the removal of odor emissions from the drying of sludge from biological-anaerobic purification at the distillery. Plant made entirely of polypropylene with pretreatment by vertical scrubber.

Distillery Sector

17216

Biofiltration plant for the removal of odor emissions from the drying of sludge from biological-anaerobic purification at a food plant. Plant made entirely of polypropylene with pre-treatment by means of a horizontal scrubber.

Food industry

15606

Disposable activated carbon plant for the treatment of low flow rates and VOC concentrations from waste oil storage tanks.

Waste sector

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