What Type of Thermal Oxidizer Do I Need?
To treat exhaust gases for air pollution control, thermal oxidizers use high temperatures to break down volatile organic compounds and other hazardous pollutants, turning them into carbon dioxide and water vapor. Choosing the right type of thermal oxidizer is critical to its performance, reliability, and longevity. With a compatible system, you can improve your facility’s efficiency, energy consumption, and compliance with environmental standards through effective handling of emission volumes and types.
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Thermal Oxidizer Configuration
When choosing a thermal oxidizer for your facility, it’s important to evaluate your needs for air pollution control and the process capabilities of the system. Different compounds require varying levels of oxidation, which is affected by the design and efficiency of the equipment, and ensuring the volume and temperature are compatible with the system’s processes provides the ability to maintain optimal reaction conditions. To meet energy efficiency and environmental standards while guaranteeing the reliability and longevity of your thermal oxidizer, essential factors to consider include:
- VOC concentration and composition
- Airflow volume and temperature
- Energy efficiency requirements
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget constraints
Types of Thermal Oxidizers Overview
Different types of thermal oxidizers determine how the pollution control process works. There are a variety of subtypes of thermal oxidizing systems, and Turner EnviroLogic specializes in producing equipment that matches your process requirements, specifically regenerative, direct-fired, and recuperative thermal oxidizers for your facility.
Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)
Regenerative thermal oxidizing systems utilize ceramic media to recover heat from exhaust gases to achieve higher thermal efficiency. This design is well suited to processes with low to medium VOC concentrations, as well as large air volumes, to provide benefits to your operation through high energy efficiency and lower operating costs.
Direct-Fired Thermal Oxidizers (DTFO)
Direct-fired thermal oxidizing equipment offers the simplest form of thermal oxidizer, which features a burner and combustion chamber without heat recovery capabilities. These systems are designed for processes with high VOC concentrations and consistent flow rates, demonstrating the benefits of a streamlined option through a low capital cost and straightforward operation.
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers
Recuperative thermal oxidizing systems have a heat exchanger to preheat incoming air with energy from the exhaust stream for an improved energy-efficient solution. Equipment using recuperative processes is ideal for moderate VOC concentrations and variable flow rates for improved energy efficiency compared to DTFO systems, as they can recover up to 70% of the combustion heat during operations.
Discover Types of Thermal Oxidizing Solutions for Your Facility at Turner EnviroLogic
Turner EnviroLogic has been a provider of innovative air pollution control equipment since 1981. We offer tailored solutions for thermal oxidizing systems to meet the specific requirements of your operations to deliver efficient pollution control for today’s strict environmental standards. With the incorporation of state-of-the-art components, our solutions are built in-house for enhanced performance in your facility. Our dedication to your satisfaction is demonstrated through ongoing maintenance solutions and technical support to ensure the quality, reliability, and longevity of your system. Contact us about thermal oxidizer equipment today, or fill out a questionnaire form to get started.