​​​Hydrocarbons

Effective treatment for hydrocarbons is essential. They’re the main constituents of fossil fuels and their emissions contribute to the formation of ozone, which is a greenhouse gas. Many hydrocarbons are toxic, and some of them, such as benzene, are carcinogenic, posing a risk to the health of site workers and visitors. Odour nuisance is another issue: oil, coal and gas products release strong smells in the air, thus prompting complaints from those living nearby.

DESOTEC is ready to help. We supply sustainable mobile filtration services to companies which have to deal with hydrocarbons. The most common hydrocarbons include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX), polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH),and alkenes. All of these components are successfully removed by DESOTEC activated carbon filtration.

Robust odour control is key for maintaining good community relations and a positive corporate reputation. With DESOTEC’s sustainable mobile filtration services, it’s easy to comply with odour emissions limits.

Many sectors face the challenge of odorous hydrocarbon emissions, including the manufacture or handle of asphalt and bitumen, plastics and polymers, and pesticides. Production halls and storage tank vents are other emission sources.

DESOTEC helps you assess your odour nuisance issue, then installs the best set-up for your unique situation. We have filter models suitable for various flow rates and concentrations. They handle discontinuous flows, like those generated by truck loading and unloading, so you stay on the right side of your neighbours throughout your operations.

While many products containing hydrocarbons are now banned or heavily controlled, such as coal-tar creosote, their legacy remains at former industrial sites. DESOTEC supplies sustainable activated carbon filters to remediation companies working on new construction projects at such sites.

Our filters are sited at excavation tents, where they treat emissions resulting from the digging or thermal treatment of soil. Such set-ups are characterised by large flow rates and very low concentrations, for which our filters are highly cost-effective. As our filters are small, mobile, and supplied on a rental basis, they are ideal for busy and temporary construction projects.

DESOTEC has the know-how and technology to support your company in meeting its legal obligations, including European legislation such as the IPPC Industrial Emissions Directive. Laws are increasingly being tightened globally, so it’s important to get technology in place to future-proof your firm.

At the country level, occupational health legislation protects workers at your site. Environmental authorities also set the terms of your site operating licence, which will likely include hydrocarbon thresholds to prevent odour nuisance and protect the environment.

By partnering with DESOTEC, you’ll meet your green goals while ensuring smooth operations. In urgent situations, we will install filters quickly so they can start working immediately.