Industrial VOC removal (also called VOC treatment or VOC abatement) involves using various systems or removal technologies to break down volatile organic compounds (VOC). Volatile organic compounds are chemical compounds characterized by high vapor pressure (evaporate easily) and low water solubility (do not dissolve easily). VOCs are a common by-product of many industrial processes, among other sources. Because VOCs can...
Read More ➝A VOC rotary concentrator is an air pollution control technology used in applications with a combination of high volume of air with low concentration of solvents or VOCs (volatile organic compound). Practically speaking, it is a front-end, pre-conditioning unit placed upstream of a thermal oxidizer or regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO). By concentrating the VOCs from a large airstream into a...
Read More ➝Repairing your recuperative thermal oxidizer is no small investment, so performing routine maintenance is an important part of keeping your pollution control system operating efficiently and effectively. Regularly scheduled inspections by both your staff and our technicians will prevent costly repairs and downtime of your system. However, even with regular inspections, breakdowns happen. Our expert team at Kono Kogs can...
Read More ➝Featured in CISION/PRWeb Industry-leading thermal oxidizer supplier, Kono Kogs, will hold an educational Oxidizer 101 webinar on October 21, 2020, to “clear the air” on volatile organic compound (VOC) destruction and oxidizer technology fundamentals for manufacturers who need to purchase an air pollution device or oxidizer. Join their expert team as they describe and define VOC destruction best practices, explain...
Read More ➝When considering purchasing a Regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) for industrial VOC control, you’ve got options. A lot has changed since RTOs made their debut over 35 years ago, as discussed by Kono Kogs vice president of operations, Chuck Konowalski, in an article for Process Heating magazine. However, the good news is you don’t need to purchase a new system to reap...
Read More ➝Optimize the Life and Efficiency of Your RTO Ceramic Media Beds Considering ceramic media replacement in your RTO? Wondering about the many options and claims you hear of out there? We hope this post provides some clarity for your next step. Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO’s) have been a workhorse oxidizer for over 30 years. Many ceramic media types and designs...
Read More ➝Considering ceramic media replacement in your regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO)? Wondering about the many options and claims you have heard from peers at other companies? We hope this post provides some clarity to start you on the right path. RTOs have been a workhorse oxidizer for over 30 years. Many ceramic media types and designs have been developed over that time...
Read More ➝What is the PLC? PLC stands for programmable logic controller. When programming a regenerative thermal oxidizer, there are two interfaces that you’ll encounter. First, there is the human machine interface, or HMI, and then there is the programmable logic controller, or PLC. Together, the RTO uses both traditional human input and machine learning (i.e., programmable logic) to provide flexibility, added...
Read More ➝While both are a type of Thermal Oxidizer, the difference between a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) and Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer is how these machines recover heat during the oxidation process. Each technology destroys pollutants by heating the dirty airstream to very high temperatures to destroy the hydrocarbons (VOC) in the airstream. Each utilizes heat recovery to reduce the gas use...
Read More ➝What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are necessary compounds used in household chemicals, industrial manufacturing processes, or are byproducts of exhaust from automobiles, aircraft, and small engines. They can be harmful to the environment and to people, and can cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, cause severe headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, memory impairment,...
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