Biological Removal of High Concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide at Low Temperature in a Compost-Based Biofilter

Dan Wu; Jiaqi Hou; Xiaofan Wang; Hanzeng Feng; Zhe He

doi:10.6180/jase.202108_24(4).0012

Biological Removal of High Concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide at Low Temperature in a Compost-Based Biofilter

Dan Wu¹ , Jiaqi Hou¹ , Xiaofan Wang^1,2 , Hanzeng Feng¹ , and Zhe He This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.¹

¹College of Environmental Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China
²CHN Energy Northeast Environmental Protection Industry Co. ,Ltd. Shenyang 110014, China

Received: November 15, 2020
Accepted: March 23, 2021
Publication Date: August 1, 2021

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ABSTRACT

A laboratory scale biological purification system that removes hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) in waste gas at low temperature condition from -1 to 10 °C was investigated for a continuous operation of 82 days. Good performance of the biological purification system was obtained, and the highest elimination capacity was 1214 g·m^-3 ·h^-1 at the inlet load of 1919 g·m^-3 ·h^-1. In the experimental period, pH of packing was maintained in the neutral range. The removal efficiency of H₂S was not affected by the accumulation of sulfate and the consumption of nitrogen. The performance of the biological purification system was maintained in a high level and exhibited a strong long-term potential H₂S removal capability in this 82 day.

Keywords: Hydrogen sulfide; Biological purification system; Low temperature; Elimination capacity; Removal efficiency

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