Air Pollution Advice (19)

Air Pollution Control Technology Review: Absorption

Mar 28, 2016 2:11:21 PM

Many pollutants, both natural and synthetic, are gaseous in nature and require specific technology to effectively remove the pollutant from an exhaust or process gas stream. Gaseous industrial pollutants can include:

Topics: Air Pollution Control, Environmental and Regulatory, Blog, Acid Gas Scrubber

Do I need an RTO? Part 1: What is Regenerative Thermal Oxidation?

Posted by Jan Carlson

Mar 22, 2016 4:35:02 PM

Our first encounters with our customers often start with this statement; “I was told that I need a RTO.” That’s obviously a big statement which usually leads to many more questions to precisely determine where we can help. This also means that the person with interest has some sort of air pollution control problem that may involve volatile organic compounds (VOC), carbon monoxide (CO) or odorous emissions.

It may be helpful to understand the basic reason anyone would need a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO).

Topics: Air Pollution Control, Environmental and Regulatory, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Blog

What Is an EPA Title V Permit, and Do I Need One for My Oxidizer?

Posted by Jan Carlson

Mar 14, 2016 12:44:25 PM

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If you haven’t had a Title V permit, but one may be in your future, you may wonder what’s in store. In this post, we’ll take a look at the Title V permit program, which has been a feature of environmental regulation in the United States for over twenty years.

Topics: Air Pollution Control, VOC Emissions, Environmental and Regulatory, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Thermal Oxidizer, Blog

How Long Does it Take to Build an Oxidizer? Part 1

Posted by Jan Carlson

Mar 8, 2016 3:44:29 PM

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “How long does it take to build an oxidizer?” The answer depends on the client’s procurement process as well as the complexity of the equipment and location of the site. This series of blogs will focus on a typical industrial process utilizing a standard thermal oxidizer, catalytic oxidizer, or regenerative thermal oxidizer. Since this is a complicated topic, we wanted to separate it out into a few steps. In this first blog, we’ll look at the client buying process.

Topics: Air Pollution Control, VOC Emissions, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Thermal Oxidizer, Blog

How to qualify for over $100,000 in utility rebates by installing new oxidizer

Posted by Jan Carlson

Mar 2, 2016 4:16:27 PM

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Performing an Energy Assessment

A web coating company contacted us to repair, yet again, an existing recuperative thermal oxidizer. Catalytic Products Design Engineers sat down with the customer to discuss their current process and as well as their future needs along with performing an energy assessment. The outcome of this review indicated that significant savings could be recognized by replacing the Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer with a new Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO).

Read our case study for more details.

Topics: Maintenance and Repairs, Environmental and Regulatory, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Blog, Rebates

Packaging Demand Creates Worldwide Pollution Control Needs

Posted by Jan Carlson

Jan 22, 2016 11:48:51 AM

You may not notice, but packaging is literally everywhere. A recent report indicates the worlds packaging markets are expected to grow at 5.4% CAGR over the next seven years. The biggest markets are Asia-Pacific and North America. The biggest users are packaged foods and pharmaceuticals. Packaging materials are also diverse and usually based on the product being packaged.

Topics: Web Coating, Blog