Biotechnology for Odor and Air Pollution Control [Paperback]

Here is the first book on biotechnological processes for controlling odor and air pollution emanating from industrial and municipal airstreams. Authors from academia and industry describe biotechnological methods ranging from those in laboratory stages to pilot evaluation to full-scale process implementation. In addition to the basic microbiology and engineering, the design, modeling, and control of bioreactors are discussed in detail.

Biotechnology offers one of the most economical and environmentally benign methods of air pollution control for industrial and municipal airstreams. Volatile organic and inorganic odorous compounds from various industries are emitted in large quantities and create hazards to the ecosystem and health effects to humans. Thus, the demand for odor and air pollution control systems that provide nuisance-free, breathable air is constantly growing.

An international board of authors from universities, research institutes, and industries describe various biotechnological methods ranging from laboratory, to pilot evaluation and to full-scale process implementation. Topics include bioprocesses for the treatment of odors and air pollutants in wastewater treatment plants, rendering plants, chemical production facilities, and food and flavor manufacturing facilities. In addition to the basic microbiological and engineering aspects, the design, modeling and control of bioreactors are also presented.

Part I Introduction and Basic Theory Chapter 1 Biotechnology for Air Pollution Control  An Overview; Zarook Shareefdeen, Brian Herner and Ajay Singh Chapter 2 Environmental Laws and Regulations Related to Odor and Waste Gas Contaminants; Rodney L. Aldrich Chapter 3 Methods of Odor and VOC Control; Sergio Revah and Juan M. Morgan-Sagastume Chapter 4 Selection of Bioreactor Media for Odor Control; Rakesh Govind and Sandeep Narayan Chapter 5 Microbiology of Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment;lsY