Thermal Oxidizers for VOC Removal

Thermal oxidizer.Glenro designs and manufactures thermal oxidizers and catalytic oxidizers for VOC, odor and smoke control. Effective use of primary and secondary heat recovery has resulted in oxidizers that operate with high energy efficiency, while requiring a comparatively low capital investment. Glenro fume oxidizers can help you meet the requirements of VOC abatement while maintaining the profitability of your manufacturing processes.

Glenro will help you select the type of oxidizer that best suits your application. We offer three types of fume oxidizers

  • Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers
  • Recuperative Catalytic Oxidizers
  • Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)

Designing Catalytic and Thermal Oxidizers

Glenro designs thermal and catalytic oxidizers for optimum performance and energy efficiency. We evaluate your application needs thoroughly, and prepare detailed quotations that fully describe the oxidizer. Each oxidizer is designed to be a proven solution™ that is sized to operate efficiently for your exhaust stream's volume, the types and concentration of VOCs present, and your heat recovery requirements. Glenro's detailed quotations specify the performance objective for VOC destruction, optimal operating conditions for the oxidizer, and the BTUs per hour of heat to be recovered.

Materials and Manufacturing

In manufacturing fume oxidizers we use high quality materials and make extensive use of stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Oxidizer heat exchangers are fully insulated and steel clad to minimize heat loss. Burner chambers are fully insulated and accessible. Oxidizer supply fans are sized to fit each specific application, and are designed for quiet, efficient operation. Glenro catalytic and thermal oxidizers include insulated ductwork manufactured for energy efficiency and neat appearance.

Most Glenro oxidizers are preassembled, skid-mounted units, shipped ready for installation, and include assembled safety gas trains, control programming and wired electrical controls. We do the work in our plant to help control your on-site installation costs.

Guaranteed Oxidizer Performance

Each quotation Glenro issues defines the process specifications for the oxidizer operation. We guarantee the VOC destruction performance of your oxidizer when it is operated according to those specifications.

Oxidizer Applications

Glenro catalytic and thermal oxidizers will destroy VOCs generated from manufacturing operations such as:

  • Drying solvent based coatings, adhesives, inks, finishes and saturants on paper, film, nonwoven, fabric, carpet, foil and steel webs
  • Textile dyeing, printing and finishing lines
  • Exhaust air streams from hot air dryers and infrared dryers
  • Drying solvent based coatings on fiber optics, yarns, wire and cable
  • Drying printing inks on webs and sheets
  • Drying solvent based primers and adhesives on polyester cords
  • Laminating applications
  • Solvent based transdermal delivery systems coating line

Glenro oxidizers will eliminate smoke and odors in applications such as:

  • Smoke emissions from textile heatsetters
  • Reduce odors from an exhaust air stream
  • Eliminate visible smoke from fiberglass heat cleaning ovens, from weaving oils and starch size operations

Be sure to get the right oxidizer for your air pollution control requirements. Click the links at the top of this page to learn more about Glenro recuperative and regenerative thermal oxidizers and recuperative catalytic oxidizers. Call our toll-free number, send us email, or submit an Application Data Sheet to discuss your oxidizer needs or for a free quote.

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