RTO Thermal Oxidizer vs Catalytic Oxidizer

Industrial air pollution is a growing concern that must be addressed by various industries. Two effective technologies used for air pollution control are RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) and Catalytic Oxidizer systems. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two technologies to help you understand their differences, advantages, and disadvantages.

RTO Thermal Oxidizer

• What is an RTO Thermal Oxidizer?

An RTO thermal oxidizer is a type of air pollution control system that uses a combustion chamber to combust organic pollutants in the air. The RTO system employs a regenerative heat exchanger to recover heat from the combustion process, which is then used to preheat the incoming polluted air. The system operates at high temperatures and is used to destroy volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

• How does an RTO Thermal Oxidizer work?

Die Thermische Abluftreinigungsanlage RTO
works by preheating the incoming polluted air using heat recovered from the combustion process. The heated air then flows into the combustion chamber, where it is mixed with natural gas or other fuels and burned. The combustion process destroys the organic pollutants and converts them to carbon dioxide and water vapor. The hot air is then directed to the regenerative heat exchanger, where it is used to preheat the incoming polluted air, and the cycle repeats.

• Advantages of RTO Thermal Oxidizer:
• Can handle high-volume airflows
• Can operate at high temperatures
• Can remove a wide range of pollutants
• Low operating cost compared to catalytic oxidizers
• Disadvantages of RTO Thermal Oxidizer:
• Requires a longer startup time to reach operating temperatures
• Requires a higher temperature for effective operation
• May produce higher emissions during start-up and shutdown

Catalytic Oxidizer

• What is a Catalytic Oxidizer?

A catalytic oxidizer is a type of air pollution control system that uses a catalytic bed to oxidize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The system operates at lower temperatures than RTO thermal oxidizers and is used to destroy pollutants in a process called catalytic oxidation.

• How does a Catalytic Oxidizer work?

The Catalytic Oxidizer system works by passing the polluted air through a catalytic bed, where the VOCs and HAPs are oxidized to carbon dioxide and water vapor. The catalytic bed contains a coating of precious metals such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium, which act as catalysts to the oxidation process. This causes the combustion process to occur at lower temperatures, reducing energy requirements and operating costs.

• Advantages of Catalytic Oxidizer:
• Lower operating temperature reduces energy costs
• Ideal for low volume airflows
• Produces less nitrogen oxide emissions
• Shorter start-up time than RTO thermal oxidizers
• Disadvantages of Catalytic Oxidizer:
• Requires replacement of precious metal catalysts
• Can only handle specific pollutants
• May not be as effective as RTO thermal oxidizers at high pollutant concentrations

Abschluss

Both RTO thermal oxidizers and Catalytic Oxidizers are effective air pollution control systems that can be used to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). RTO thermal oxidizers are ideal for high volume airflows, while Catalytic Oxidizers are ideal for low volume airflows. The choice of which system to use depends on the specific pollutants, the volume of air to be treated, and other factors such as operating temperatures, energy costs, and emissions requirements.

Einführung

We are a high-end equipment manufacturing company that specializes in comprehensive treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon reduction and energy-saving technologies. Our core technologies include four major core technologies, including thermal energy, combustion, sealing, and self-control. We have the ability to simulate temperature fields and air flow fields as well as experiment and test VOC high-temperature incineration and oxidation characteristics. We have an RTO technology research and development center and a waste gas carbon reduction engineering technology center in Xi’an, as well as a 30,000 square meter production base in Yangling. Our core technology team comes from the Aerospace Liquid Rocket Engine Research Institute (Aerospace Sixth Institute). We have more than 360 employees, including more than 60 R&D technical backbones, three researchers, six senior engineers, and 161 thermodynamics doctors. Our core products are the rotary valve heat storage oxidation incinerator (RTO) and the zeolite molecular sieve adsorption concentration wheel.

Zertifizierungen, Patente und Auszeichnungen

Our company has obtained various certifications and qualifications, such as knowledge property management certification, quality management system certification, environmental management system certification, construction industry enterprise qualification, high-tech enterprise, rotary valve type heat storage oxidation furnace turn valve patent, rotary wing heat storage incineration equipment patent, and disc-shaped zeolite rotating wheel patent, etc. Here is an image of our factory:

How to Choose the Appropriate RTO Equipment

• Determine the characteristics of waste gas
• Understand local regulations and set emission standards
• Energieeffizienz bewerten
• Berücksichtigen Sie Betrieb und Wartung
• Budget- und Kostenanalyse
• Choose the appropriate RTO type
• Berücksichtigen Sie Umwelt- und Sicherheitsfaktoren
• Leistungstests und -überprüfung

It is necessary to explain each point in detail. Here is an image of an RTO device used for the waste gas solution of a sewage tank:

Serviceprozess

• Consultation and evaluation: preliminary consultation, on-site inspection, needs analysis
• Design and program development: program design, simulation and modeling, program review
• Production and manufacturing: customized production, quality control, factory testing
• Installation and commissioning: on-site installation, commissioning and operation, training services
• After-sales support: regular maintenance, technical support, spare parts supply

We are a one-stop solution provider with a professional team to customize RTO solutions for customers.

Autor: Miya