Field Measurements and Modeling of Two-Stage Biofilter that Treats Odorous Sulfur Air Emissions

Because the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methyl mercaptan (MeSH) inhibits the removal of some organic reduced sulfur compounds (e.g., dimethyl sulfide, Me2S) in biofilters, a two-stage bi...

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