From “Incinerator” to “Regenerative Oxidizer”
In the past, the standard solution for destroying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was a simple thermal incinerator—essentially a box with a burner. While effective, these units consumed massive amounts of natural gas.
Today, the industry has evolved to the RTO incinerator (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer). At ABOUT US, we manufacture these advanced systems that retain the destruction power of an incinerator but eliminate the high fuel costs through smart heat recovery.
1. How an RTO Incinerator Saves 95% Energy
The main difference between a standard RTO incinerator and a direct-fired unit is the “Regenerative” technology.
- Ceramic Media Beds: Instead of venting hot air out of the stack, an RTO captures that heat in ceramic beds.
- Cycle Switching: By reversing the airflow direction every few minutes, the stored heat is used to pre-heat the incoming waste gas.
- Result: The burner often runs on pilot mode only, making the RTO self-sustaining at low VOC concentrations (approx. 3%).
2. RTO vs. Traditional Incinerators
Why should you choose a Cadair RTO incinerator over an older thermal unit?
- Fuel Efficiency: An RTO uses 95% less fuel than a standard Direct Fired Thermal Oxidizer (TO).
- Destruction Efficiency: Our RTOs guarantee 99%+ destruction, meeting the strictest EPA and global emission standards.
- Versatility: Whether for chemical fumes or painting solvents, an RTO handles large airflow volumes that would be too costly for a traditional incinerator.
3. Ideal Applications for RTO Technology
If your facility has high-volume exhaust (5,000 – 100,000+ CFM), an RTO incinerator is the only economically viable choice.
- Coating & Finishing: Handling solvent emissions from spray booths.Solution: Automobile & Parts Manufacturing
- Chemical Processing: Destroying hazardous organic vapors safely.Solution: Petrochemical / Coal Chemical
- Packaging: Treating exhaust from printing and laminating lines.Solution: Packaging Printing / Coating
Conclusion: The Smart Incineration Choice
Don’t burn money on outdated technology. Upgrade your facility with a Cadair RTO incinerator for maximum efficiency and compliance.
Get an ROI Calculation Contact us to see how much you can save by switching to an RTO.
