Abstract
Bridge maintenance painting employs solvent-based coatings that generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to air-quality problems. Methods for capturing VOCs during normal Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) maintenance painting operations were investigated. One method, activated carbon adsorption, is adaptable to KYTC operations. Related factors including area of bridge, coating systems, containment volumes and VOC out gassing rates were reviewed. A commercial source of activated carbon adsorption equipment was identified and issues related to employing that technology for bridge painting were identified.
Report Date
6-2007
Report Number
KTC-07-22/SPR326-06-1F
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2007.22
Repository Citation
Hopwood, Theodore II; Younce, Rick; and Palle, Sudhir, "Prevention of VOC Releases from Bridge Painting Operations" (2007). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 53.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/53
Notes
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