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.
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Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) are the technology of choice for most applications due to its high VOC destruction efficiency, low fuel use and long system life.
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RTO Operation
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FAQs
What is a regenerative thermal oxidizer?
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How does a regenerative thermal oxidizer work?
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What is the operating temperature of a thermal oxidizer?
Typically 1400 F minimum up to 1550 F depending upon the VOC characteristics.
Would an induced draft fan be a better choice than a forced draft fan?
Solvents with a high boiling point can build up on a forced draft fan wheel
Is the RTO skid mounted with little welding required in the field?
- Ease of installation results in lower turnkey cost
What industrial applications are best for regenerative thermal oxidizers?
Clean process airstreams with high air flow and low VOC content (<10% LFL) are ideal applications. Higher VOC concentrations can be tolerated, as well as organic/inorganic particulates with proper planning and design, and possibly filters. See our case studies for a sample of possible applications.
Is there a used RTO system available with the features needed?
- Quality-built used regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) systems have a long life, can save 40% vs. new units, and have performance and parts warranties comparable to new systems.
