Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers
VOC abatement using Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers is appropriate in many process applications including processes where particulate may be present, with higher Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) concentrations or even where a large amount of heat energy may be needed somewhere else in your facility.
Pollution Systems’ Recup TO designs are able to incorporate many energy-saving options including the use of preheated combustion air, a secondary heat exchanger and sophisticated burner controls. Pollution Systems will work closely with you to understand the trade-offs between initial capital investment and the expected savings in operating costs associated with Recup TO technology and available options.
View our in-depth chart comparing an RTO with a Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer below:
Compare RTO (Regenerative) vs Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer Components
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer systems incorporate a heat exchanger with a combustion chamber and can handle a wide range of process flow rates and VOC concentrations. The heat exchanger is used to preheat the VOC laden air prior to entering the combustion chamber to reduce operating cost. See Drawing below:
Each system comes with a suite of Automated System Controls to optimize the unit's performance by improving safety, providing minimal operator interface, and allowing easy start-up and operation with a touch of a button.
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer-site view (click photo to expand)
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers are:
- Ideal for Moderate VOC concentrations
- Suitable for Secondary Heat Recovery
- Typically able to achieve destruction efficiency in excess of 99%
- Capable of thermal efficiency up to 80%
Common Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer Industrial Applications
There are several industrial processes used by companies world-wide where a Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer makes sense. Some of those processes are utilized by:
- Oil and Gas Processing/Petrochemical Industries
- Automotive Industry/Engine Testing
- LFG Industry
- Chemical Industries
- Coil Coating/Metal Finishing industries
- Corn Processing/Animal Feed Industries
- Odor Control
Recup TO Resources
Here is our latest case study on how our Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer Model #TO-5 RHE treated the VOC emissions from multiple waste streams while providing significant energy savings for an LFG Facility:
Take a look at the case study below involved in the Animal Feed Industry:
- Feed Manufacturer Installs High-Efficiency Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer Due to Production Increase Case Study
For an in-depth comparison between recuperative oxidation and regenerative oxidation you may read our White Paper below:
If you would like more technical details on our Recup TO, you may request our cut sheet by clicking the link below:
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers Designed to Destroy Your Industrial Emissions
Pollution Systems can provide you with a Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer designed specifically for your process application. If a Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer is not a good fit for your needs and circumstances, Pollution Systems can build other types of Thermal Oxidizers to perfectly meet all your requirements.
If you are looking to repair your existing recuperative thermal oxidizer, our technical services division, PolSys Services, can assist in repairing the make and model of any oxidizer system.
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