US20060182709A1 - Treatment of landfill gas - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to the abatement of toxic and/or noxious gases, particularly the abatement of hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills.
- Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, poisonous gas with a characteristic offensive odor of rotten eggs. In high concentrations, H 2 S can be extremely hazardous. At concentrations of greater than about 500 ppm, hydrogen sulfide can be fatal to humans.
- Hydrogen sulfide gas can be released by various sources such as coal pits, gas wells, sulfur springs and decaying organic matter. Hydrogen sulfide generated by decaying organic matter is generally the product of anaerobic digestion, and can be released by solid waste landfills, sewage treatment facilities, paper mill waste, cattle feed lots, poultry farms, and other industries employing anaerobic digestion for processing. Anaerobic digestion takes place in the absence of oxygen resulting in the formation of methane (CH 4 ), ammonia (NH 3 ), hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) and phosphine (PH 3 ).
- CH 4 methane
- NH 3 ammonia
- H 2 S hydrogen sulfide
- PH 3 phosphine
- Landfills are sometimes located within close proximity to residential areas. Such close proximity creates the potential of exposure to hazardous conditions such as gas emissions. As such, there exists a need to abate toxic and offensive gases such as hydrogen sulfide gas that are generated.
- the present invention relates to a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by landfills and other sources.
- Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures and salts thereof, and other components, which can be combined with carrier materials, such as Fuller's earth (described below).
- carrier materials such as Fuller's earth (described below).
- One embodiment of the invention relates to the use of Fuller's earth, AgNO 3 , Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 or other metal compounds of general formula Me x (SO y ) y or Me x (NO 3 ) y , alone or mixed with carrier material, applied in and/or over a landfill and/or mixed with fill prior to its deposit on a landfill.
- the hydrogen sulfide abating material is added in layers.
- carrier materials such as Fuller's earth, clay, diatomaceous earth, zeolite material, activated charcoal, alumina, silica, aluminum silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate and other porous or high surface area materials.
- carrier materials such as Fuller's earth, clay, diatomaceous earth, zeolite material, activated charcoal, alumina, silica, aluminum silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate and other porous or high surface area materials.
- carrier materials such as Fuller's earth, clay, diatomaceous earth, zeolite material, activated charcoal, alumina, silica, aluminum silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate and other porous or high surface area materials.
- Fuller's Earth is a naturally occurring sedimentary clay composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia and water in variable proportions. As used herein, it also includes magnesium silicates and aluminum silicates having similar properties. Other types of clay materials that could be used are ball clay, bentonite, fire clay and kaolin to name a few.
- the invention accordingly comprises the several steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and the composition of matter embodying features of construction, combination(s) of elements and arrangement of parts which are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
- hydrogen sulfide gas, mercaptan and sulfur components are abated with silver nitrate and/or silver nitrate solution.
- This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus, optionally, any of eucalyptus, benzaldehyde and citronella.
- Other carrier materials as identified above are also useful.
- hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with ferric sulfate and/or ferric sulfate solution.
- ferric sulfate and/or ferric sulfate solution This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus, any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with copper sulfate and/or copper sulfate solution.
- This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with a solution of silver nitrate and/or a solution of zinc sulfate.
- a solution of silver nitrate and/or a solution of zinc sulfate is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with a solution of silver nitrate and/or a solution of zinc sulfate. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof.
- the amount of metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures and salts thereof, used in the present invention are typically in the range from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm, preferably in the range from about 10 ppm to about 500 ppm, with the remainder as a carrier, preferably a silicate carrier and other additives.
- the silicate carrier is preferably included in the range from about 70% wt. to about 85% wt.
- compositions for abating landfill gas can be represented by, but are not limited to, the following examples, which are not intended to be construed as limiting.
- Component Amount Fuller's Earth 80% Water 10-20% Zinc Sulfate 2,500 ppm Silver Nitrate 100 ppm
- Tests were performed using 195 grams of the composition of Example 3 to treat various combinations of H 2 S concentration and flow rate.
- Hydrogen sulfide gas was prepared at selected concentrations in a gas bag and was pumped through a column reactor at a controlled flow rate using a peristaltic pump.
- the effluent gas was passed through an absorbing solution trap (impingers) where hydrogen sulfide was absorbed by alkaline cadmium hydroxide solution.
- the absorbed sulfide was subsequently determined by spectrophotometric measurement of the methylene blue produced from sulfide in a color development procedure.
- the hydrogen sulfide determination procedure was based on the method provided in “Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis” by James P. Loage, incorporated herein by reference. Out method detection limit was 10 ppb.
- test run #8 After test run #8, the column's performance in hydrogen sulfide removal seemed to depend on the mass loading rate ( ⁇ g/min).
- Test run #9 with a high mass loading rate of 546 ⁇ g/min resulted in 10 ppm of effluent concentration which is the NIOSH exposure limit.
- test run #10 with a lower mass loading rate of 109 ⁇ g/min resulted in a much lower effluent concentration (0.54 ppm). It should be noted that 0.54 ppm is still above the odor threshold.
- the column can effectively control hydrogen sulfide at a dosage rate between 20 mg to 34 mg H 2 S per 195 gram of composition used. This translates to 0.1 to 0.17 mg H 2 S/g of composition. Suitable compositions in accordance with the invention are able to eliminate over 0.01 mg H 2 S, preferably 0.05 mg H 2 S per gram of composition.
- compositions in the Examples include, but are not limited to, a layering approach and a mixing approach.
- a layering approach a layer of any combination of the compositions in the Examples is applied onto the surface of a landfill. To ensure adequate performance, the layer has a minimum thickness of 2 cm. Layer thickness may vary based on H 2 S concentrations at different landfills.
- any combination of the compositions in the Examples is mixed with landfill material and applied to the surface of a landfill.
- Compositions for abating landfill gas are advantageously made by mixing Fuller's earth with a metal compound. Upon mixing, the Fuller's earth is coated with the metal compound to form a uniform granular mixture.
- the approximate average granular size of the mixture is advantageously in the range from about 1 mm to about 8 mm in diameter, preferably from about 3 mm to about 6 mm in diameter. Larger particle sizes can lesson the amount of dust created in application.
- the uniform granular mixture advantageously has a specific gravity from about 0.70 to about 0.85.
- the composition in the layer of mixture to be applied at a landfill can comprise from about 65 to about 75 tons of composition per acre of landfill.
- the metal concentration in the layer is advantageously from about 0.1 tons to about 2.5 tons of metal in per acre of landfill.
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with Fuller's earth or other carrier materials and metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures thereof, and other components.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/512,327 filed Oct. 17, 2003 under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) and U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 10,799,434 filed on Mar. 11, 2004 under 35 U.S.C. §120.
- The invention relates to the abatement of toxic and/or noxious gases, particularly the abatement of hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills.
- Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, poisonous gas with a characteristic offensive odor of rotten eggs. In high concentrations, H2S can be extremely hazardous. At concentrations of greater than about 500 ppm, hydrogen sulfide can be fatal to humans.
- Hydrogen sulfide gas can be released by various sources such as coal pits, gas wells, sulfur springs and decaying organic matter. Hydrogen sulfide generated by decaying organic matter is generally the product of anaerobic digestion, and can be released by solid waste landfills, sewage treatment facilities, paper mill waste, cattle feed lots, poultry farms, and other industries employing anaerobic digestion for processing. Anaerobic digestion takes place in the absence of oxygen resulting in the formation of methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and phosphine (PH3).
- Landfills are sometimes located within close proximity to residential areas. Such close proximity creates the potential of exposure to hazardous conditions such as gas emissions. As such, there exists a need to abate toxic and offensive gases such as hydrogen sulfide gas that are generated.
- The present invention relates to a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by landfills and other sources. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures and salts thereof, and other components, which can be combined with carrier materials, such as Fuller's earth (described below). One embodiment of the invention relates to the use of Fuller's earth, AgNO3, Fe2(SO4)3 or other metal compounds of general formula Mex(SOy)y or Mex(NO3)y, alone or mixed with carrier material, applied in and/or over a landfill and/or mixed with fill prior to its deposit on a landfill. In one embodiment of the invention, the hydrogen sulfide abating material is added in layers.
- It is advantageous to combine these and other metal containing materials with carrier materials, such as Fuller's earth, clay, diatomaceous earth, zeolite material, activated charcoal, alumina, silica, aluminum silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate and other porous or high surface area materials. This can increase surface contact between the hydrogen sulfide gas and the metals and provide other benefits, such as improving reaction kinetics. Combinations of the metal containing materials with Fuller's earth are particularly preferred. The combinations discussed above, of carrier or porous materials, with an amount of aforementioned metal containing materials, increases the removal efficiency for hydrogen sulfide gas than the use of either component alone.
- Fuller's Earth is a naturally occurring sedimentary clay composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia and water in variable proportions. As used herein, it also includes magnesium silicates and aluminum silicates having similar properties. Other types of clay materials that could be used are ball clay, bentonite, fire clay and kaolin to name a few.
- Still other objects and advantages of the invention will in part be obvious and will in part be apparent from the specification.
- The invention accordingly comprises the several steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and the composition of matter embodying features of construction, combination(s) of elements and arrangement of parts which are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
- It has been determined that hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills may be treated with a mixture of components to abate its offensive odors and neutralize its toxicity to surrounding communities. Abatement of the hydrogen sulfide gas is such that the gas is emitted at a concentration less than 10 ppb.
- In one embodiment of the invention, hydrogen sulfide gas, mercaptan and sulfur components are abated with silver nitrate and/or silver nitrate solution. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus, optionally, any of eucalyptus, benzaldehyde and citronella. Other carrier materials as identified above are also useful.
- In another embodiment of the invention, hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with ferric sulfate and/or ferric sulfate solution. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus, any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- In another embodiment of the invention, hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with copper sulfate and/or copper sulfate solution. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- In another embodiment of the invention, hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with a solution of silver nitrate and/or a solution of zinc sulfate. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof; plus any of benzaldehyde and citronella.
- In yet another embodiment of the invention, hydrogen sulfide gas is abated with a solution of silver nitrate and/or a solution of zinc sulfate. This is preferably combined with Fuller's earth, magnesium aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate or magnesium silicate, and combinations thereof.
- The amount of metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures and salts thereof, used in the present invention are typically in the range from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm, preferably in the range from about 10 ppm to about 500 ppm, with the remainder as a carrier, preferably a silicate carrier and other additives. The silicate carrier is preferably included in the range from about 70% wt. to about 85% wt.
- Compositions for abating landfill gas can be represented by, but are not limited to, the following examples, which are not intended to be construed as limiting.
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Component Amount Fuller's Earth 85% Fragrance 1-2% Benzaldehyde 1-4% Citronella 0.25% Water 11-13% Silver Nitrate 300 ppm -
Component Amount Fuller's Earth 74% Eucalyptus 80/85 2% Lemon PK-97 0.45% Citronella 0.10% Water 10-15% Silver Nitrate 300 ppm -
Component Amount Fuller's Earth 85% Cherry Fragrance 2% Benzaldehyde 4% Citronella 0.25% Water 10-15% Zinc Sulfate 2,500-3,000 ppm Silver Nitrate 100 ppm -
Component Amount Fuller's Earth 80% Water 10-20% Zinc Sulfate 2,500 ppm Silver Nitrate 100 ppm -
Component Amount Fuller's Earth 80% Water 15-20% Ferric Sulfate 2,500-5,000 ppm Cherry Fragrance 2% Benzaldehyde 2-4% Citronella 0.25% - H2S Abatement
- Tests were performed using 195 grams of the composition of Example 3 to treat various combinations of H2S concentration and flow rate. Hydrogen sulfide gas was prepared at selected concentrations in a gas bag and was pumped through a column reactor at a controlled flow rate using a peristaltic pump. The effluent gas was passed through an absorbing solution trap (impingers) where hydrogen sulfide was absorbed by alkaline cadmium hydroxide solution. The absorbed sulfide was subsequently determined by spectrophotometric measurement of the methylene blue produced from sulfide in a color development procedure. The hydrogen sulfide determination procedure was based on the method provided in “Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis” by James P. Loage, incorporated herein by reference. Out method detection limit was 10 ppb.
- Experimental results are presented in Table 1. The test was conducted under dry conditions.
TABLE 1 Experimental Results of 1st Column Reactor Test Feed Flow H2S Mass H2S Conc. in Cumulative H2S Conc. Feed Vol. Rate Loading Cumulative H2S Mass Loading H2S Mass in Effluent Mass Removed Run (ppm) (Liter) (L/min) (μg) Mass loaded (μg) Rate (μg/min) Effluent (μg) (ppm) by Column (μg) 1 10 30 0.78 420 420 11 ND ND 420 2 10 30 0.78 420 840 11 ND ND 840 3 50 30 0.78 2,100 2,940 55 ND ND 2,940 4 50 30 0.46 2,100 5,040 32 ND ND 5,040 5 100 30 0.46 4,200 9,240 64 ND ND 9,240 6 100 30 0.78 4,200 13,440 109 ND ND 13,440 7 250 20 0.46 7,000 20,440 161 ND ND 20,440 8 500 20 0.46 14,000 34,440 322 4 0.15 34,436 9 500 30 0.78 21,000 55,440 546 423 10.08 55,017 10 100 20 0.78 2,800 58,240 109 15 0.54 58,225 11 500 30 0.78 21,000 79,240 546 2,160 51.43 77,080 12 500 20 0.46 14,000 93,240 322 420 14.99 92,820 13 500 30 0.78 21,000 114,240 546 2,226 53.01 112,014 14 500 20 0.46 14,000 128,240 322 411 14.68 127,829 15 500 10 0.28 7,000 135,240 196 470 33.56 134,770 16 100 20 0.46 2,800 138,040 64 90 3.20 137,950 - The results showed that the column could remove hydrogen sulfide to below detection limit of 10 ppb for at least 20 mg of hydrogen sulfide. After a cumulative mass loading of 34.4 mg of hydrogen sulfide (test run #8), level above the reported odor threshold (i.e. 5 to 10 ppb) in the effluent was suspected.
- After test run #8, the column's performance in hydrogen sulfide removal seemed to depend on the mass loading rate (μg/min). Test run #9 with a high mass loading rate of 546 μg/min resulted in 10 ppm of effluent concentration which is the NIOSH exposure limit. However, test run #10 with a lower mass loading rate of 109 μg/min resulted in a much lower effluent concentration (0.54 ppm). It should be noted that 0.54 ppm is still above the odor threshold.
- It was observed that the column can effectively control hydrogen sulfide at a dosage rate between 20 mg to 34 mg H2S per 195 gram of composition used. This translates to 0.1 to 0.17 mg H2S/g of composition. Suitable compositions in accordance with the invention are able to eliminate over 0.01 mg H2S, preferably 0.05 mg H2S per gram of composition.
- Application methods for using the compositions include, but are not limited to, a layering approach and a mixing approach. In the layering approach, a layer of any combination of the compositions in the Examples is applied onto the surface of a landfill. To ensure adequate performance, the layer has a minimum thickness of 2 cm. Layer thickness may vary based on H2S concentrations at different landfills. In the mixing approach, any combination of the compositions in the Examples is mixed with landfill material and applied to the surface of a landfill.
- Compositions for abating landfill gas are advantageously made by mixing Fuller's earth with a metal compound. Upon mixing, the Fuller's earth is coated with the metal compound to form a uniform granular mixture. The approximate average granular size of the mixture is advantageously in the range from about 1 mm to about 8 mm in diameter, preferably from about 3 mm to about 6 mm in diameter. Larger particle sizes can lesson the amount of dust created in application. The uniform granular mixture advantageously has a specific gravity from about 0.70 to about 0.85.
- Using a minimum average thickness of 2 cm and using, as a basis, a landfill with a surface area of 250 acres, the composition in the layer of mixture to be applied at a landfill can comprise from about 65 to about 75 tons of composition per acre of landfill. The metal concentration in the layer is advantageously from about 0.1 tons to about 2.5 tons of metal in per acre of landfill.
- It will thus be seen that the objects set forth above, among those made apparent from the preceding description, are efficiently attained and, since certain changes may be made in carrying out the above method and in the constructions set forth without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
- It is understood to be that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall there between.
- Particularly, it is understood that in said claims, compounds recited in the singular are intended to include compatible mixtures of such compounds wherever the sense permits.
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1. A composition for abating hydrogen sulfide emissions comprising: a combination of a metal compound of the general formula Mex(SOy)y or Mex(NO3)y and a carrier metal compound, formulated to eliminate at least 0.01 grams of H2S per gram of composition.
2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the metal compound comprises Fuller's earth.
3. The composition of claim 1 further comprising a fragrance, a benzaldehyde, citronella, eucalyptus and water.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier metal compound is silver nitrate or silver nitrate solution.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier metal compound is ferric sulfate or ferric sulfate solution.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier metal compound is copper sulfate or copper sulfate solution.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier metal compound is a mixture of silver nitrate and zinc sulfate solutions.
8. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the Fuller's earth is comprised of magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate or combinations thereof.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier metal compound is present in the composition in an amount from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm.
10. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the Fuller's earth is present in an amount from about 70% wt. to about 85% wt.
11. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the fragrance is present in an amount from about 1% wt. to about 2% wt.
12. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the benzaldehyde is present in an amount from about 1% wt. to 4% wt.
13. A method of reducing landfill gas, comprising mixing a composition formed by combining a metal compound of the general formula Mex(SOy)y or Mex(NO3)y and a carrier medtal compound formulated to eliminate at least 0.01 grams of H2S per gram of composition with landfill material and applying the mixture to the surface of a landfill.
14. A method of reducing landfill gas, comprising applying a layer of a composition formed by combining a metal compound of the general formula Mex(SOy)y or Mex(NO3)y and a carrier metal compound formulated to eliminate at least 0.01 grams of H2S per gram of composition on the surface of a landfill, wherein said layer has a minimum average thickness of 2 cm.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the layer comprises at least about 65 tons of the composition per acre of landfill.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the layer comprises from about 65 tons to 75 tons of the composition per acre of landfill.
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