Air Pollution Control Posts

Building an Oxidizer, Part 2: Delivery and Installation

Apr 15, 2016 5:07:17 PM

At CPI, we are frequently asked about the length of time necessary to build and install an oxidizer. The answer to that question is complicated, depending on a variety of factors such as the client’s procurement process and the complexity of the equipment and location of the site. To help build understanding of the decisions that go into this process, we wanted to take a closer look at a typical industrial process utilizing a standard thermal oxidizer, catalytic oxidizer, or regenerative thermal oxidizer. In our first blog on this topic, we looked at the client buying process. Today, we’ll look at the timeline for oxidizer deliver and installation.

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

Air Pollution Control Technology Review: Adsorption

Posted by Jan Carlson

Apr 8, 2016 1:23:56 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, Activated Carbon

Do I Need a RTO? Part 2: How Does Regenerative Thermal Oxidation Work?

Posted by Jan Carlson

Apr 7, 2016 2:39:01 PM

In our previous post we discussed what air pollution is and why anyone may need a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). In this post we explore more details about various RTO designs and describe the operating principles.

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

Air Pollution Control Technology Review: Absorption

Posted by Jan Carlson

Mar 28, 2016 2:11:21 PM

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

EPA Title V - VOC abatement systems

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.