VOC + Odour Removal System for Industry

A VOC & Odour Removal System is an integrated air treatment solution designed to capture and eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odorous gases, and toxic vapors from industrial exhaust streams. These pollutants arise from processes in chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, waste-to-energy, and wastewater treatment plants. Effective VOC/odour removal ensures regulatory compliance, protects operator and community health, and reduces nuisance complaints from nearby areas. Companies like Amalgam Biotech and Condorchem highlight the importance of source capture and tailored treatment stages for optimal results.

Activated carbon systems work by passing contaminated air through carbon media, where odorous and volatile molecules are adsorbed onto the porous surface of the carbon. Proprietary grades like VZ ActiveVOC™ ensure selective adsorption of challenging compounds. Carbon beds generally last 1–2 years, depending on inlet concentrations and need type-specific recharging or replacement when saturated.

Modern systems blend multiple treatment technologies. Activated carbon adsorption remains standard for organic vapors, with high-efficiency carbon grades able to remove compounds like VOCs, mercaptans, H₂S, and ammonia with 95–99% efficiency. Biofiltration (biofilters or biotrickling filters) harnesses microbial degradation to handle VOCs and odors biologically, often achieving greater than 90% removal. Chemical wet scrubbers, mechanical scrubbers, or thermal oxidation units may also be used, depending on the contaminant profile.