HVAC Systems Encyclopedia

A comprehensive encyclopedia of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems

Activated Carbon

Sections

Carbon Adsorption for Solvent Vapor Recovery

Engineering analysis of activated carbon adsorption systems including isotherm theory, bed sizing calculations, regeneration cycles, and breakthrough time prediction.

Gaseous Filtration Systems for Museum Collections

Gas-phase air filtration protects museum artifacts from corrosive pollutants including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone using activated carbon.

Gaseous Contaminant Removal

Technologies and methods for removing gaseous pollutants including VOCs, odors, and harmful gases from HVAC airstreams.

VOC Control in HVAC Systems

Physics-based strategies for volatile organic compound removal including ventilation dilution, activated carbon adsorption, photocatalytic oxidation, and source control.