Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)

An installed regenerative thermal oxidizer unit

A regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) is an air pollution control device that destroys VOCs and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) in industrial exhaust air. By using regenerative heat recovery, it achieves high fuel efficiency, often operating with 95% heat recovery.

Maintaining an RTO

Our process shifted to more water-based and less solvent-based, and now the oxidizer uses much more gas. Can this be improved?

We can evaluate your heat exchanger, whether metal recuperative or ceramic regenerative, to see if upgrading to a more efficient type is possible. Adding a catalyst might also help reduce gas usage. In some cases, replacing the oxidizer with a more efficient system is the best option. We can check our inventory for suitable units or design a custom system tailored to your needs.

What are sources of inorganic plugging in an RTO?

Sources of plugging in ceramic media in an RTO can come from inorganic or organics contaminants including oils, fats, greases, paint solids, semi-conductor fabrication (hexamethyl disilzane; HMDS), VOCs containing silica or silicones, and siloxanes.

Can we install catalyst in our RTO?

In most cases, yes. But proper evaluation is recommended to establish that no potential catalyst poisons or masking agents are present in your airstream.

What warranties and performance guarantees come with refurbished regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) from Kono Kogs?

Kono Kogs stands behind every refurbished RTO with warranties that match or exceed those of new equipment OEMs. We have a proven track record of meeting warranty commitments for parts and system performance across a wide range of customers from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our experienced team provides ongoing technical and maintenance support both on-site, and remotely via KONOConnect to ensure your system operates reliably over the long term.

To ensure quality, we use only top-tier components, conduct thorough inspections, and upgrade parts as needed. Our collaborative planning and extensive oxidizer expertise help deliver flawless projects that our customers trust and recommend.

What is residence time in an RTO combustion chamber?

Residence time refers to how long gases remain at oxidation temperature inside the chamber. Typical residence times range from about 0.5 to 1.0 seconds (though again, this varies by industry as well as chamber design).

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