Thermal oxidiser efficiency
Thermal oxidiser efficiency
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We are running a natural gas fired thermal oxidiser to destroy solvent laden air from coating process. The solvents include methanol, acetone, THF, MEK, MIBK etc.
Gas consumption is extremely high and we are trying to optimise temperatures at flue stack and oxidation to maximise efficiency.
Has anybody done this or similar and would welcome sharing experiences ?
Thanks
Terry
Gas consumption is extremely high and we are trying to optimise temperatures at flue stack and oxidation to maximise efficiency.
Has anybody done this or similar and would welcome sharing experiences ?
Thanks
Terry





RE: Thermal oxidiser efficiency
I am assuming this is part of a site cleanup and is probably part of a vapor extraction system. Is it or are you doing something else?
The regulatory agency should have a minimum stack temperature for the oxidizer. This minimum is based on the residence time and the items being burned. I suggest you contact them. Somewhere around 1000 -1500 deg F sticks in my mind, but I am not sure, it has been many years since I have done this.
Out of curiosity, where are you located
Regards
Dave
RE: Thermal oxidiser efficiency
Thanks,
David K.