Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizers (RCO)
A regenerative catalytic oxidizer (RCO) starts with the proven benefits and similar heat recovery of an RTO and adds a catalyst into the system allowing it to operate at much lower temperature- sometimes achieving 80%-100% fuel savings.
RCO
Options
Nearly any RTO in our inventory can be converted to operate as an RCO.
A custom RCO starts with an RTO as its building block, and simply adds a catalyst layer to provide the benefits of an RCO.
We will custom design and build an RCO for your application.
Your existing RTO may be a candidate for conversion to an RCO. Send us your process conditions and we will make a quick assessment of the viability and the benefits of converting to an RCO.
What you need to know about RCO technology
Boosting fuel efficiency over even the highly fuel efficient RTO, while maintaining high VOC destruction efficiency for many industrial applications.
Applications with little VOC variation and no particulates are ideal for RCOs. Particulates can build up in the catalyst layer. Also, certain chemicals can “mask” or “poison” the catalyst“, reducing performance or requiring costly replacement.
Retrofit of catalyst into an existing RTO is a relatively simple conversion, since the catalyst is placed on top of the ceramic media beds. It can be done as an addition to an RTO with only control logic changes, or it can be accomplished along with a full ceramic media upgrade.
RCO FAQs
Extensive catalyst application experience allows our engineers to select the right catalyst type, and pair it with an optimized ceramic media mix for long life, and for low fuel and electric use.
An RCO is essentially an RTO with a catalyst layer added. (See What is an RTO?).
Annually (and is usually determined by your operating permit)
Chemical, pharmaceutical, OSB (oriented strand board) press, particle board dryer, MDF (medium density fiberboard) dryer, plywood, paint spray booths; and any application under 2% LFL is a good candidate
Particulate free or well filtered airstreams with no catalyst-masking chemicals
RCOs offer greatest fuel economy by far, while recuperative units may be best for high VOC concentration airstreams (or an RTO can be considered).
Direct, Regenerative and Recuperative. See Types of Catalytic Oxidizers.
Up to 99% VOC destruction efficiency; and up to 97+% thermal efficiency.
Catalyst utilized in a regenerative catalytic oxidizer (RCO) allows chemical reactions to occur at lower temperatures (700-800F) than they occur in a thermal oxidizer (typical 1400-1450F) or an RTO (typical 1600F).
Chemical, pharmaceutical, and wood products.
Yes. It is normally a simple conversion.
Why choose KonoKogs RCOs?
Features
- RTO/RCO design drawn from 25+ years rebuilding nearly every RTO/RCO system
- Extensive catalyst application experience from decades of recuperative catalytic application
- Pre-piped, pre-wired system for easy drop in place installation
- State-of-the-art controls and user interfaces
- Prewired and factory assembled
- Simple, quick Installation
- Installation nationwide by our experienced crews for superior project control
- Ductwork/damper design, fabrication & installation available (typ 2nd highest oxidizer project cost item)
Details
- 95 to 97+% thermal efficiency (TER)
- Up to 99% destruction efficiency (DRE)
- Customized ceramic media bed configuration for long-life and low utility cost
RCO Service Options
For emergency & scheduled service, call: 920-615-8804.
