617Thermal Oxidation
26.4.1.2.4 Lower Particulate Emissions
Lower particulate emissions can result when an exist-
ing air/fuel incineration process is enhanced with oxy-
gen. Because of the large reduction in ue gas volume,
the gas velocity through the incinerator is reduced. This
tends to reduce the amount of solid particles that are
entrained by the gas ow through the incinerator (see
Figure 13.32). Therefore, there will usually be a sub-
stantial reduction in the particulate emissions from the
incinerator. This benet is particularly important where
a high-ash waste is being processed. The quantity of y
ash that is produced is generally reduced. This decreases
the load on the particulate removal system, which might
consist of an electrostatic ...