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  • Control of VOC's with Carbon Adsorption

    Credits : 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Carbon adsorption is used in air pollution control to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from low to medium concentration gas streams, when stringent outlet concentration must be met and/or recovery of the VOC is desired. This course covers the types of adsorbers, adsorption theory, and design procedures for carbon adsorption equipment.

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    Following the completion of this course, the student will be:
    • familiar w/ types of carbon adsorption equipment and which are in most common use
    • able to define an adsorption isotherm and be able to recognize the equation for the Freundlich isotherm
    • familiar with adsorber sizing parameters
    • able to make adsorption and desorption time calculations
    • familiar with procedures for estimating carbon requirements
    • familiar with cost estimation procedures for carbon adsorption systems

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: primarily for chemical, environmental, mechanical and industrial engineers. Someone completing this course will gain knowledge about carbon adsorption technologies for VOC removal for air pollution control.
    Publication Source: Environmental Protection Agency

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE
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