폐플라스틱 재활용 시설의 악취발생 특성

Odorous compounds emitted from the melting process for material recycling of plastic have an effect on the sensory annoyance to the nearby residents. The objective of this study was to investigate emission characteristics of malodor in the domestic plastic recycling plants. The olfactometric results showed that the odor concentration among the surveyed plants were significantly different, depending on the melting temperature and material sources. The higher melting temperature led to the higher odor concentration. In particular, as for a plant where melting temperature was 320℃, the odor concentration exceeded 100,000 dilution ratio. However, as the temperature was reduced, the odor emission decreased gradually. This result indicates that reduction of the melting temperature is effective measure to decrease the emission of odor compounds. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of odorous compounds showed that regulatory odor substances such as sulfur compounds, aldehydes and VOCs were found with high concentration in the exhausted gases. Liquid tar in the exhausted gases makes it difficult to remove odorous compounds with traditional odor control devices. In order to eliminate both odorous compounds and liquid tar effectively, a combustion method is strongly recommended in these plants.