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Methyl Mercaptan

What is Methyl Mercaptan?

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Methyl Mercaptan, also known as Methanethiol, is a volatile organic compound known as an organosulfur, because it contains sulfur. Methyl mercaptan is a member of a series of compounds, in which there can be chains of up to 20 carbon-atoms attached to sulfur. The chemical formula for methanethiol is CH3SH; it is classified as a thiol.  It is colorless, highly flammable, and has a strong rotten-cabbage-like odor. It is a colorless, low-boiling liquid, that is denser than water. When inhaled, Methyl Mercaptan is very toxic, and the dangerous gas is often overlooked when in low concentrations. It can undergo steam reforming to hydrogen-rich gas over cerium oxide-coated rhodium or aluminum oxide catalyst via the solid-gas reaction, under certain operating conditions. This process has potential use in toxic-waste treatment, such as removal of methanethiol present in industrial-waste off-gas. Because it is derived from decaying organic matter, Methyl Mercaptan is a weak acid, and is reactive with dissolved metals, in aqueous solutions. [Read more…]

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Lead Removal

Part 4 of Abating Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lead

What is Lead?

Back in middle school most of us probably learned a little about lead. It is in the grey area on the periodic table, is a metal, has a chemical element in the carbon group and has a symbol of Pb. Lead is a soft metal that easily tarnishes and has a shiny finish. It is a double magic number in the nuclear shell model which makes it sound quit fancy and it’s many uses and users may agree. Pollution Control, Lead Abatement, Air Pollution Control, Scrubber, Scrubbers, Baghouse, Dust Collection, VOCs

Where is lead found?

Lead is very common in stars but here on Earth lead is found in minerals that are above the Earths crust. It’s compound is similar to zinc and cooper and as with those two minerals is usually found in ore. Lead deposits are also common in hydrothermal vein, impregnation, and replacement deposits; volcanogenic sedimentary deposits; and hydrothermal or marine sedimentary deposits. The largest resources of lead are in Australia, China, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Russia as well as the US. [Read more…]

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Aqueous RTO: Features and Benefits

By designing and custom manufacturing oxidizers in-house, we are able to provide the lowest cost of ownership possible. When you have the resources and the team of experts, a company can build what it wants, and what its clients need.

In emission control technology, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) were developed for large volumes and low VOC concentration air regenerative-thermal-oxidizer-assemblypollution applications. They carry a low operating cost, and reliably harness the principle of thermal oxidation, which utilizes the process of regeneration for internal heat recovery; superior pollution control devices for air and vapor pollutants. Highly energy-efficient, an RTO is ideal for long, continuous operations. They even achieve high levels of VOC destruction to keep processes well below required DRE emission levels. [Read more…]

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Monitoring Our World with Gulfstar

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Monitoring with Gulfstar

Each year the Earth suffers irreparable damage from air, water, and soil pollution. Environmental pollution costs humankind our most precious commodities: our general health and well-being and ultimately, the very existence of our species.

One of the culprits is modern-day manufacturing; upon which we rely for just about everything. Operating in an environmentally conscious way does not only benefit us globally, but yields cost savings at the business level. When systems go down it can be extremely costly on several levels: [Read more…]

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Press Release: Pollution Control Developer Delivers State of the Art Monitoring

Press Release

Virtual Dashboard for Critical Systems Management

Pollution Control Developer Delivers State of the Art Monitoring

Conroe, TX February 1, 2016: For companies to remain compliant with EPA standards and to promote their commitment to environmental consciousness, unique systems are designed and installed. These controls and service capabilities demand monitoring accuracy.

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems’ Gulfstar Monitoring interface allows customers to remotely supervise and adjust system settings in real time; by means of a simple Internet connection. [Read more…]

Company Profile

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems (GCES) is your custom solutions provider for pollution control systems, industrial ovens, systems engineering and field support worldwide. Our unique approach is to analyze your process stream and business objectives and propose an ideal solution or range of options to help you optimize these objectives. GCES is a one-stop shop: we provide engineering services, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing support. With our broad base of expertise and large installed global base, we are well-positioned to solve your pollution control issues.

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