Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)

Induced draft fans are often preferred when handling particulates and solvents with high boiling points, as these solvents can condense and build up on forced draft fan wheels, causing maintenance issues and reduced efficiency.

Feel free to check our RTO Inventory and get in contact with our sales and applications engineers to ensure that the system meets your needs. Quality-built refurbished regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) systems offer a long service life, can save you up to 40% compared to new units, and come with performance and parts warranties comparable to those of new systems.

Clean process airstreams with high air flow and low VOC content (<10% LFL) are ideal applications. Higher VOC concentrations can be tolerated, as well as organic/inorganic particulates with proper planning and design, and possibly filters. See our case studies for a sample of possible applications.

How often ceramic media needs to be replaced depends on several factors such as whether there are any acids or particulates present in the airstream, VOC (volatile organic compound) concentration, RTO airflow, and the type of media in use. When not exposed to adverse operating conditions, ceramic media beds can have a life of 5-10 years. When adverse conditions are present, the media may need to be replaced more often. Contact our service department to schedule an inspection.

Catalyst utilized in a regenerative catalytic oxidizer (RCO) allows chemical reactions to occur at lower temperatures (700-800F) than they occur in a thermal oxidizer (typical 1400-1450F) or an RTO (typical 1600F).

Read more in Comparison: RTOs and RCOs.