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In order to make an adequate choice of the most suitable treatment technology, it is necessary to be aware of all possible major alternatives available. Therefore non-biological treatment processes are also briefly described in this chapter. Most often the major criteria used to evaluate the application range of the different technologies available for the removal of volatile compounds are gas flow rate and contaminant concentration (Figure 2.1). However, many other criteria also need to be taken into account, such as biodegradability in the case of biological treatment systems, and costs, to mention only two examples. Air treatment in bioreactors is often preceded by a pre-treatment step used, among others, for the removal of particulate matter. A brief description of major technologies used for particle removal will therefore also be presented in this chapter.
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Kennes, C., Veiga, M.C., Prado, O. (2001). Non-Biological Treatment Technologies. In: Kennes, C., Veiga, M.C. (eds) Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment. Environmental Pollution, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0930-9_2
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