Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer
Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers, often referred to as afterburners, use direct combustion to efficiently convert volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in gas stream emissions into carbon dioxide and water. By capturing and reusing heat generated during operation, these systems help reduce overall energy consumption and operating costs.
Heat recovery is a key advantage and can be achieved in several ways, including preheating incoming contaminated air through heat exchangers, warming combustion air, or redirecting recovered heat to support plant processes such as boilers or ovens.
EnviroAir designs each recuperative thermal oxidizer system to meet specific application requirements. Critical design factors – such as optimal combustion chamber mixing, and precise temperature control – are carefully engineered to ensure maximum performance. Systems orientation can also be customized to accommodate space limitation within a facility.
Key Technical Advantages:
- Custom-engineered systems
- Efficient heat recovery
- High performance of destruction
Key Features of EnviroAir Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers:
- Fully automatic operation to reduce labor and operating costs
- Heavy-duty construction for long-term durability
- Fully enclosed heating system for enhanced safety
- High destruction efficiency to meet or exceed EPA clean air standards
How it Works
A forced draft fan pulls process air into the system and directs it through a heat exchanger, where it is preheated to approach the required destruction temperature. The oxidizer burner then elevates the air to the final setpoint temperature.
As the air flows past the burner and into the combustion chamber, turbulence is introduced to ensure thorough mixing. The chamber is specifically sized to provide adequate amount of retention time the polluted air spends inside the hot combustion chamber for complete VOC destruction. After treatment, the clean, hot air passes back through the heat exchanger to transfer heat to incoming air, improving overall efficiency. Finally, the purified air is released through the exhaust stack.
EnviroAir is an ideal partner for recuperative thermal oxidizers. They engineer each system around your specific process rather than offering a generic solution. These systems seamlessly combine heat recover, safety, and regulatory compliance in a single turnkey package.
Schedule time with our team today and discover how we can optimize your process and reduce operating costs.
