Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)

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.
RTO Case Studies
RTO Operation
Maintaining an RTO
Selecting an RTO
FAQs
RCOs offer greater fuel economy, while recuperative units may be best for high VOC concentration airstreams (or an RTO can be considered). Contact KKI for guidance in choosing the right oxidizer for your application.
Using a bake-out feature can help prevent and remove organic compound buildup in the ceramic media, reducing the risk of plugging and maintaining efficient operation. A preheater or recirculation loop are also possible mitigation methods.
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.
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.
Yes, most RTO systems are equipped with a VFD on the main fan. VFDs are important for efficient operation, allowing for volume turn-down, improved energy savings, and idle-mode operation when full airflow isn’t needed.
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