Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
Q: How long does it take for a system to progress from initial design to final operating stage?
Q: What industries do we service?
Q: What safety measures do we take?
Q: Do we have systems for lease/rent?
ABOUT POLLUTION SYSTEMS
Q: What are our company core values?
Q: Where do we provide equipment?
Common Catalytic Oxidizer Questions
Q: What does a catalytic oxidizer (catox) do?
Q: How does a catox work and what does it look like?
Q: What are the benefits of using catalytic oxidizer systems?
Q: What process are catalytic oxidizers best suited for?
Q: Are catox adequate for low flow-rates?
Q: What catalysts are typically used in Catalytic Oxidizers?
Q: What is the difference between a flare and a thermal oxidizer? When should each be used?
Common Wet Scrubber Questions
Q: What scrubbing liquid is used in a chemical scrubber?
GENERAL
Q: How long does it take for a system to progress from initial design to final operating stage?
The timeframe of a typical air pollution system, from start to finish, depends on the size and complexity of the project as well as the internal processes for approvals and execution. For a more accurate estimate on a project timeline, we have developed a tool that generates a realistic timeframe based upon the variables you input.
Q: What industries do we provide equipment for?
Pollution Systems has experience with companies in various applications and we offer our expertise to all industries in need. View our Industries Page for a list and detailed information on how our systems are used across different operations.
Q: What safety measures do we take?
Our company culture is centered on safety and our staff translates this priority from the office to the worksite. We are members of the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC) and participate in OSHA Compliance Safety Programs every year. Our Automated Controls are features of every system we manufacture and aid in operation safety. These controls are customizable according to the customer's needs.
Q: Do we have systems for lease/rent?
Yes we do. Please contact our sales team to inquire about the availability of our rental CEF-5 oxidizers and RCO-8.5 Catalytic Oxidizer.
ABOUT POLLUTION SYSTEMS
Q: What makes us unique?
Pollution Systems differentiates itself from other air pollution equipment manufacturers by approaching every business opportunity as a partnership between ourselves and the client. We don’t just provide our clients with a system; we use our vast experience in engineering and applications to creatively tailor a solution that solves our client’s issue with optimum performance and efficiency.
Q: What are our company core values?
- Creative Problem Solving
- Getting the Job Done
- Proactivity
- Good Judgement
- Professionalism
- Integrity
Q: Where are we located?
Pollution Systems is headquartered in Houston, TX and has designated representatives covering the U.S. and Latin America.
Q: Where do we provide equipment/service?
Our company has designed and built systems for clients all over North America. We have also worked internationally.
Catalytic Oxidizer Answers
Q: What does a catalytic oxidizer (catox) do?
A Catalytic Oxidizer is an air pollution control system that incorporates a metal catalyst bed inside a thermal oxidizer, to rid an air stream of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Q: How does a catox work and what does it look like?
The metal catalyst inside the equipment allows for the destruction of the harmful VOCs at much lower temperatures and energy levels. Please visit our image gallery to see our catalytic oxidizers in action.
Q: What are the benefits of using catalytic oxidizer systems?
By using a catalyst, oxidation of the VOCs is achieved at much lower temperatures compared to straight thermal oxidation. This translates into lower manufacturing and operating costs as well as lower temperatures (which subsequently diminishes the potential for carbon monoxide and NOx emissions).
Q: What process are catalytic oxidizers best suited for?
This system is appropriate in process applications where VOCs are consistent and catalyst and particulate poisons are not present, (since these can degrade the catalyst). Some of the more common industrial applications appropriate for this system include ethylene oxide production, commercial bakeries, and coating and laminating.
Q: Are catox adequate for low flow-rates?
Sizes for this system range from small skid-mounted units designed for a few hundred standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM), to large machines capable of treating emissions greater than 10,000 SCFM.
Q: What catalysts are typically used in catalytic oxidizers?
Catalysts used for air pollution abatement can be either structured or unstructured and they are typically either a base-metal or a precious-metal. The catalyst is usually made of a carrier (e.g. alumina), impregnated with the catalytic metal.
Thermal Oxidizers Answers
Q:What is the difference between a flare and a thermal oxidizer? When should each be used?
These two systems differ in that flares can either be open-flame or enclosed, whereas thermal oxidizers are always enclosed. Out of the two, flares are typically used to treat higher BTU value gases; however it is easier to achieve a higher Destruction Rate Efficiency (DRE) using a thermal oxidizer.
Wet Scrubber Answers
Q:What scrubbing liquid is used in a chemical scrubber? Scrubbing liquid reagent selection depends on what chemical is being treated in the scrubber. Typically, scrubbing liquids are an acid, a base or sodium hypochlorite. Common examples of such include caustic, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.
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