Application of proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry to the assessment of odorant removal in a biological air cleaner for pig production |
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Authors: | Hansen Michael J Liu Dezhao Guldberg Lise Bonne Feilberg Anders |
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Institution: | Department of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Tjele, Denmark. michaelj.hansen@agrsci.dk |
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Abstract: | There is an urgent need to develop odor reduction technologies for animal production facilities, and this requires a reliable measurement technique for estimating the removal of odorants. The purpose of the present experiment was to investigate the application of proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) for continuous measurements at a biofilter from SKOV A/S installed at a pig production facility. PTR-MS was able to handle the harsh conditions with high humidity and dust load in a biofilter and provide reliable data for the removal of odorants, including the highly odorous sulfur compounds. The biofilter removed 80-99% of carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, and indoles and ca. 75% of hydrogen sulfide. However, only ~0-15% of methanethiol and dimethyl sulfide was removed. In conclusion, PTR-MS is a promising tool that can be used to improve the development of biological air cleaning and other odor reduction technologies toward significant odorants. |
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