Can molecular sieves treat methanol in exhaust gas?

Methanol is a toxic and harmful organic compound that is harmful to the human body and the environment.

Methanol may be produced during the production, storage and transportation processes in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, dye, paint and other industries.

The specific hazards are reflected in the following aspects:

1. Impact on human health:

Methanol can enter the body through the respiratory tract, skin and digestive tract. Long-term exposure or inhalation of methanol vapor can cause damage to the human nervous system, liver and eyes. Mild poisoning manifests as headache, nausea, blurred vision and other symptoms; severe poisoning may lead to blindness, coma or even death.

2. Impact on the environment:

Methanol is a flammable substance that may cause fires, explosions and other accidents if accidentally leaked or handled improperly. In addition, methanol is also a bioaccumulative substance that may cause damage to the ecological environment through the food chain.

3. Impact on equipment and materials:

Methanol is corrosive to a certain extent, and long-term exposure may cause corrosion to equipment and pipelines, affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

4. Processing costs:

Methanol is a toxic and harmful substance. Improper handling and disposal may cause environmental pollution and personal safety accidents. Therefore, certain economic costs and technical means are required to treat waste gas, waste water and waste residue containing methanol. To treat methanol in waste gas, it is recommended to use XINTAO 4A, 5A, and 13X molecular sieves.

The pore size of molecular sieves has certain limitations, so it can only allow molecules of a specific size to pass through. The size of methanol molecules is small and can pass through the pore system of molecular sieves smoothly; and the shape of methanol molecules is relatively regular and can easily adapt to the pore structure of molecular sieves. Therefore, the adsorption of methanol has the effect of high selectivity and high capacity.

The method of adsorbing methanol by molecular sieves mainly involves the following steps:

1. Select the appropriate molecular sieve:

Select the appropriate model of molecular sieve based on factors such as the concentration of methanol in the waste gas, treatment capacity, and operating conditions.

2. Adsorption operation:

The pretreated molecular sieve is filled into the adsorption tower. When the waste gas passes through the adsorption tower, the methanol molecules are adsorbed by the molecular sieve, and the purified gas is discharged from the top of the adsorption tower.

3. Adsorption regeneration:

When the methanol adsorption by the molecular sieve reaches saturation, it needs to be regenerated to restore the adsorption capacity. The regeneration method usually adopts the thermal desorption method, that is, by increasing the temperature, the methanol molecules are desorbed from the surface of the molecular sieve. The regenerated molecular sieve can be reused.

4. Waste disposal:

The desorbed methanol vapor can be condensed and recovered, or further processed (such as incineration, catalytic oxidation, etc.) to eliminate the impact of methanol on the environment.

5. Monitoring and maintenance:

During the adsorption process, the concentration of methanol in the waste gas and the adsorption effect of the molecular sieve should be regularly monitored to ensure that the expected treatment effect is achieved. At the same time, molecular sieves should be replaced and maintained regularly to maintain the normal operation of the equipment.

In practical applications, appropriate molecular sieve models should be selected based on specific working conditions and processing requirements, and safe operating procedures should be strictly followed to ensure personal safety and environmental safety.