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Division BAT 10: In order to reduce channelled emissions of organic compounds to air, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.

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TechniqueDescriptionApplicability
a.CondensationSee Section 12.1. The technique is generally used in combination with further abatement techniquesGenerally applicable
b.AdsorptionSee Section 12.1Generally applicable
c.Wet scrubbingSee Section 12.1Only applicable to VOCs that can be absorbed in aqueous solutions
d.Catalytic oxidiserSee Section 12.1Applicability may be restricted by the presence of catalyst poisons
e.Thermal oxidiserSee Section 12.1. Instead of a thermal oxidiser, an incinerator for the combined treatment of liquid waste and waste gas may be usedGenerally applicable